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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,730.60, 35,601.30 and 13,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,730.60, 35,601.30 and 13,864.80 is: 20,800.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,730.60 : 35,601.30 = 13,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,730.60/35,601.30 = 13,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,730.60x = 35,601.30 × 13,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,730.60x = 493,604,904.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,604,904.24/23,730.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,800.35

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