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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,799.96, 35,659.68 and 14,411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,799.96, 35,659.68 and 14,411.52 is: 21,592.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,799.96 : 35,659.68 = 14,411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,799.96/35,659.68 = 14,411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,799.96x = 35,659.68 × 14,411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,799.96x = 513,910,191.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,910,191.51/23,799.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,592.90

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