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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.95, 35,857.71 and 13,386.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.95, 35,857.71 and 13,386.94 is: 20,083.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.95 : 35,857.71 = 13,386.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.95/35,857.71 = 13,386.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.95x = 35,857.71 × 13,386.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.95x = 480,024,922.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,024,922.66/23,901.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,083.08

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