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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,712.60, 35,544.60 and 13,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,712.60, 35,544.60 and 13,846.80 is: 20,756.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,712.60 : 35,544.60 = 13,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,712.60/35,544.60 = 13,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,712.60x = 35,544.60 × 13,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,712.60x = 492,178,967.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,178,967.28/23,712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,756.01

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