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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.60, 35,774.40 and 14,620.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.60, 35,774.40 and 14,620.80 is: 21,931.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.60 : 35,774.40 = 14,620.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.60/35,774.40 = 14,620.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.60x = 35,774.40 × 14,620.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.60x = 523,050,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,050,347.52/23,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,931.20

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