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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,717.16, 35,581.92 and 13,864.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,717.16, 35,581.92 and 13,864.84 is: 20,800.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,717.16 : 35,581.92 = 13,864.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,717.16/35,581.92 = 13,864.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,717.16x = 35,581.92 × 13,864.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,717.16x = 493,337,627.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,337,627.69/23,717.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,800.87

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