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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,808.96, 35,608.32 and 14,423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,808.96, 35,608.32 and 14,423.04 is: 21,570.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,808.96 : 35,608.32 = 14,423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,808.96/35,608.32 = 14,423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,808.96x = 35,608.32 × 14,423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,808.96x = 513,580,223.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,580,223.69/23,808.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,570.88

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