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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,752.05, 35,655.68 and 13,898.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,752.05, 35,655.68 and 13,898.40 is: 20,863.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,752.05 : 35,655.68 = 13,898.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,752.05/35,655.68 = 13,898.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,752.05x = 35,655.68 × 13,898.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,752.05x = 495,556,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,556,902.91/23,752.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,863.75

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