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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,789.48, 35,673.06 and 13,931.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,789.48, 35,673.06 and 13,931.72 is: 20,891.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,789.48 : 35,673.06 = 13,931.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,789.48/35,673.06 = 13,931.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,789.48x = 35,673.06 × 13,931.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,789.48x = 496,987,083.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,987,083.46/23,789.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,891.04

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