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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,712.84, 35,557.38 and 13,855.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,712.84, 35,557.38 and 13,855.68 is: 20,776.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,712.84 : 35,557.38 = 13,855.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,712.84/35,557.38 = 13,855.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,712.84x = 35,557.38 × 13,855.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,712.84x = 492,671,678.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,671,678.92/23,712.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,776.58

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