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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.80, 35,780.70 and 13,997.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.80, 35,780.70 and 13,997.72 is: 21,000.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.80 : 35,780.70 = 13,997.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.80/35,780.70 = 13,997.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.80x = 35,780.70 × 13,997.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.80x = 500,848,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,848,220.00/23,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,000.10

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