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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,855.60, 35,783.40 and 14,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,855.60, 35,783.40 and 14,626.80 is: 21,940.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,855.60 : 35,783.40 = 14,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,855.60/35,783.40 = 14,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,855.60x = 35,783.40 × 14,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,855.60x = 523,396,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,396,635.12/23,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,940.20

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