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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,718.83, 35,567.31 and 13,861.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,718.83, 35,567.31 and 13,861.13 is: 20,785.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,718.83 : 35,567.31 = 13,861.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,718.83/35,567.31 = 13,861.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,718.83x = 35,567.31 × 13,861.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,718.83x = 493,003,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,003,107.66/23,718.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.30

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