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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,751.18, 35,654.36 and 13,897.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,751.18, 35,654.36 and 13,897.52 is: 20,862.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,751.18 : 35,654.36 = 13,897.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,751.18/35,654.36 = 13,897.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,751.18x = 35,654.36 × 13,897.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,751.18x = 495,507,181.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,507,181.19/23,751.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,862.42

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