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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.92, 35,506.07 and 14,936.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.92, 35,506.07 and 14,936.39 is: 22,358.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.92 : 35,506.07 = 14,936.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.92/35,506.07 = 14,936.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.92x = 35,506.07 × 14,936.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.92x = 530,332,331.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,332,331.36/23,719.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,358.10

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