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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.40, 35,511.60 and 14,919.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.40, 35,511.60 and 14,919.20 is: 22,378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.40 : 35,511.60 = 14,919.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.40/35,511.60 = 14,919.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.40x = 35,511.60 × 14,919.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.40x = 529,804,662.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,804,662.72/23,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,378.80

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