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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,763.20, 35,606.40 and 14,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,763.20, 35,606.40 and 14,982.40 is: 22,449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,763.20 : 35,606.40 = 14,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,763.20/35,606.40 = 14,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,763.20x = 35,606.40 × 14,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,763.20x = 533,469,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,469,327.36/23,763.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,449.39

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