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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,792.20, 35,688.30 and 14,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,792.20, 35,688.30 and 14,914.60 is: 22,371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,792.20 : 35,688.30 = 14,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,792.20/35,688.30 = 14,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,792.20x = 35,688.30 × 14,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,792.20x = 532,276,719.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,276,719.18/23,792.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,371.90

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