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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,412.70, 35,074.58 and 13,904.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,412.70, 35,074.58 and 13,904.96 is: 20,831.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,412.70 : 35,074.58 = 13,904.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,412.70/35,074.58 = 13,904.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,412.70x = 35,074.58 × 13,904.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,412.70x = 487,710,631.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,710,631.92/23,412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.03

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