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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,904.48, 35,807.40 and 14,013.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,904.48, 35,807.40 and 14,013.72 is: 20,991.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,904.48 : 35,807.40 = 14,013.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,904.48/35,807.40 = 14,013.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,904.48x = 35,807.40 × 14,013.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,904.48x = 501,794,877.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,794,877.53/23,904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,991.67

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