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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,402.49, 35,059.32 and 13,894.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,402.49, 35,059.32 and 13,894.74 is: 20,815.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,402.49 : 35,059.32 = 13,894.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,402.49/35,059.32 = 13,894.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,402.49x = 35,059.32 × 13,894.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,402.49x = 487,140,135.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,140,135.98/23,402.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,815.74

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