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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,400.61, 35,056.51 and 13,892.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,400.61, 35,056.51 and 13,892.87 is: 20,812.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,400.61 : 35,056.51 = 13,892.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,400.61/35,056.51 = 13,892.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,400.61x = 35,056.51 × 13,892.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,400.61x = 487,035,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,035,469.95/23,400.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,812.94

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