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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,845.46, 35,750.90 and 13,982.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,845.46, 35,750.90 and 13,982.90 is: 20,964.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,845.46 : 35,750.90 = 13,982.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,845.46/35,750.90 = 13,982.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,845.46x = 35,750.90 × 13,982.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,845.46x = 499,901,115.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,901,115.81/23,845.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,964.21

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