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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,679.54, 35,519.40 and 14,892.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,679.54, 35,519.40 and 14,892.66 is: 22,339.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,679.54 : 35,519.40 = 14,892.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,679.54/35,519.40 = 14,892.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,679.54x = 35,519.40 × 14,892.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,679.54x = 528,978,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,978,347.60/23,679.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,339.05

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