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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.96, 35,642.94 and 13,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.96, 35,642.94 and 13,912.20 is: 20,861.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.96 : 35,642.94 = 13,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.96/35,642.94 = 13,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.96x = 35,642.94 × 13,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.96x = 495,871,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,871,709.87/23,769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,861.28

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