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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,718.33, 35,566.56 and 13,860.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,718.33, 35,566.56 and 13,860.63 is: 20,784.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,718.33 : 35,566.56 = 13,860.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,718.33/35,566.56 = 13,860.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,718.33x = 35,566.56 × 13,860.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,718.33x = 492,974,928.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,974,928.53/23,718.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,784.55

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