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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,902.48, 35,804.40 and 14,011.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,902.48, 35,804.40 and 14,011.72 is: 20,988.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,902.48 : 35,804.40 = 14,011.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,902.48/35,804.40 = 14,011.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,902.48x = 35,804.40 × 14,011.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,902.48x = 501,681,227.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,681,227.57/23,902.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,988.67

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