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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,749.17, 35,651.36 and 13,895.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,749.17, 35,651.36 and 13,895.52 is: 20,859.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,749.17 : 35,651.36 = 13,895.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,749.17/35,651.36 = 13,895.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,749.17x = 35,651.36 × 13,895.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,749.17x = 495,394,220.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,394,220.65/23,749.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,859.43

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