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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,796.73, 35,694.99 and 13,998.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,796.73, 35,694.99 and 13,998.36 is: 20,997.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,796.73 : 35,694.99 = 13,998.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,796.73/35,694.99 = 13,998.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,796.73x = 35,694.99 × 13,998.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,796.73x = 499,671,320.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,671,320.22/23,796.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,997.48

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