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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,876.60, 35,765.68 and 13,985.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,876.60, 35,765.68 and 13,985.89 is: 20,950.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,876.60 : 35,765.68 = 13,985.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,876.60/35,765.68 = 13,985.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,876.60x = 35,765.68 × 13,985.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,876.60x = 500,214,955.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,214,955.67/23,876.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,950.01

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