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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,680.60, 35,507.82 and 14,896.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,680.60, 35,507.82 and 14,896.72 is: 22,336.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,680.60 : 35,507.82 = 14,896.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,680.60/35,507.82 = 14,896.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,680.60x = 35,507.82 × 14,896.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,680.60x = 528,950,052.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,950,052.35/23,680.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,336.85

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