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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,695.20, 35,504.40 and 14,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,695.20, 35,504.40 and 14,914.40 is: 22,347.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,695.20 : 35,504.40 = 14,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,695.20/35,504.40 = 14,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,695.20x = 35,504.40 × 14,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,695.20x = 529,526,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,526,823.36/23,695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,347.43

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