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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,746.96, 35,608.44 and 13,889.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,746.96, 35,608.44 and 13,889.44 is: 20,827.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,746.96 : 35,608.44 = 13,889.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,746.96/35,608.44 = 13,889.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,746.96x = 35,608.44 × 13,889.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,746.96x = 494,581,290.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,581,290.87/23,746.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.14

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