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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,713.83, 35,559.81 and 13,856.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,713.83, 35,559.81 and 13,856.13 is: 20,777.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,713.83 : 35,559.81 = 13,856.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,713.83/35,559.81 = 13,856.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,713.83x = 35,559.81 × 13,856.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,713.83x = 492,721,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,721,350.14/23,713.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.81

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