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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,696.22, 35,539.74 and 13,854.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,696.22, 35,539.74 and 13,854.72 is: 20,779.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,696.22 : 35,539.74 = 13,854.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,696.22/35,539.74 = 13,854.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,696.22x = 35,539.74 × 13,854.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,696.22x = 492,393,146.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,393,146.57/23,696.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.40

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