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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.92, 35,614.56 and 14,516.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.92, 35,614.56 and 14,516.48 is: 21,750.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.92 : 35,614.56 = 14,516.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.92/35,614.56 = 14,516.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.92x = 35,614.56 × 14,516.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.92x = 516,998,047.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,998,047.95/23,769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,750.10

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