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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,705.38, 35,575.08 and 13,847.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,705.38, 35,575.08 and 13,847.68 is: 20,781.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,705.38 : 35,575.08 = 13,847.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,705.38/35,575.08 = 13,847.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,705.38x = 35,575.08 × 13,847.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,705.38x = 492,632,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,632,323.81/23,705.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,781.46

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