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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,394.46, 35,078.35 and 13,910.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,394.46, 35,078.35 and 13,910.78 is: 20,858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,394.46 : 35,078.35 = 13,910.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,394.46/35,078.35 = 13,910.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,394.46x = 35,078.35 × 13,910.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,394.46x = 487,967,209.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,967,209.61/23,394.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,858.24

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