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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,766.96, 35,638.44 and 13,909.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,766.96, 35,638.44 and 13,909.20 is: 20,856.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,766.96 : 35,638.44 = 13,909.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,766.96/35,638.44 = 13,909.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,766.96x = 35,638.44 × 13,909.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,766.96x = 495,702,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,702,189.65/23,766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,856.78

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