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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,886.95, 35,781.18 and 13,996.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,886.95, 35,781.18 and 13,996.25 is: 20,965.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,886.95 : 35,781.18 = 13,996.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,886.95/35,781.18 = 13,996.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,886.95x = 35,781.18 × 13,996.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,886.95x = 500,802,340.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,802,340.58/23,886.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,965.52

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