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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,720.14, 35,506.40 and 14,936.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,720.14, 35,506.40 and 14,936.60 is: 22,358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,720.14 : 35,506.40 = 14,936.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,720.14/35,506.40 = 14,936.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,720.14x = 35,506.40 × 14,936.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,720.14x = 530,344,819.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,344,819.56/23,720.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,358.42

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