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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,788.48, 35,671.56 and 13,930.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,788.48, 35,671.56 and 13,930.72 is: 20,889.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,788.48 : 35,671.56 = 13,930.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,788.48/35,671.56 = 13,930.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,788.48x = 35,671.56 × 13,930.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,788.48x = 496,930,514.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,930,514.32/23,788.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,889.54

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