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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,899.97, 35,805 and 14,009.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,899.97, 35,805 and 14,009.87 is: 20,988.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,899.97 : 35,805 = 14,009.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,899.97/35,805 = 14,009.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,899.97x = 35,805 × 14,009.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,899.97x = 501,623,395.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,623,395.35/23,899.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,988.45

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