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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,988.69, 35,936.28 and 14,605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,988.69, 35,936.28 and 14,605.44 is: 21,879.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,988.69 : 35,936.28 = 14,605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,988.69/35,936.28 = 14,605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,988.69x = 35,936.28 × 14,605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,988.69x = 524,865,181.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,865,181.36/23,988.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,879.69

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