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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,688.40, 35,532.60 and 14,933.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,688.40, 35,532.60 and 14,933.20 is: 22,399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,688.40 : 35,532.60 = 14,933.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,688.40/35,532.60 = 14,933.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,688.40x = 35,532.60 × 14,933.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,688.40x = 530,615,422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,615,422.32/23,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,399.80

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