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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,829.72, 35,733.20 and 13,972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,829.72, 35,733.20 and 13,972 is: 20,951.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,829.72 : 35,733.20 = 13,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,829.72/35,733.20 = 13,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,829.72x = 35,733.20 × 13,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,829.72x = 499,264,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,264,270.40/23,829.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,951.33

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