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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,417.88, 35,092.47 and 13,920.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,417.88, 35,092.47 and 13,920.84 is: 20,860.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,417.88 : 35,092.47 = 13,920.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,417.88/35,092.47 = 13,920.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,417.88x = 35,092.47 × 13,920.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,417.88x = 488,516,660.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,516,660.07/23,417.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,860.84

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