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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,886.93, 35,788.75 and 14,507.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,886.93, 35,788.75 and 14,507.13 is: 21,735.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,886.93 : 35,788.75 = 14,507.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,886.93/35,788.75 = 14,507.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,886.93x = 35,788.75 × 14,507.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,886.93x = 519,192,012.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,192,012.52/23,886.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,735.40

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