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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,751.05, 35,654.18 and 13,897.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,751.05, 35,654.18 and 13,897.40 is: 20,862.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,751.05 : 35,654.18 = 13,897.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,751.05/35,654.18 = 13,897.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,751.05x = 35,654.18 × 13,897.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,751.05x = 495,500,401.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,500,401.13/23,751.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,862.25

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