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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,848.85, 35,761.76 and 13,991.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,848.85, 35,761.76 and 13,991.33 is: 20,980.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,848.85 : 35,761.76 = 13,991.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,848.85/35,761.76 = 13,991.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,848.85x = 35,761.76 × 13,991.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,848.85x = 500,354,515.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,354,515.58/23,848.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,980.24

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