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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.40, 35,505.60 and 14,915.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.40, 35,505.60 and 14,915.20 is: 22,372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.40 : 35,505.60 = 14,915.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.40/35,505.60 = 14,915.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.40x = 35,505.60 × 14,915.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.40x = 529,573,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,573,125.12/23,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,372.80

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