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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,751.20, 35,588.40 and 14,970.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,751.20, 35,588.40 and 14,970.40 is: 22,431.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,751.20 : 35,588.40 = 14,970.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,751.20/35,588.40 = 14,970.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,751.20x = 35,588.40 × 14,970.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,751.20x = 532,772,583.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,772,583.36/23,751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,431.40

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