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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,710.40, 35,565.60 and 14,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,710.40, 35,565.60 and 14,955.20 is: 22,432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,710.40 : 35,565.60 = 14,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,710.40/35,565.60 = 14,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,710.40x = 35,565.60 × 14,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,710.40x = 531,890,661.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,890,661.12/23,710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.80

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