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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,470.53, 35,195.27 and 13,987.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,470.53, 35,195.27 and 13,987.32 is: 20,974.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,470.53 : 35,195.27 = 13,987.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,470.53/35,195.27 = 13,987.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,470.53x = 35,195.27 × 13,987.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,470.53x = 492,287,500.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,287,500.03/23,470.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,974.71

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