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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,923.97, 35,873.89 and 13,931.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,923.97, 35,873.89 and 13,931.94 is: 20,890.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,923.97 : 35,873.89 = 13,931.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,923.97/35,873.89 = 13,931.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,923.97x = 35,873.89 × 13,931.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,923.97x = 499,792,982.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,792,982.74/23,923.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,890.89

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