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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.25, 35,874.41 and 13,932.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.25, 35,874.41 and 13,932.27 is: 20,891.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.25 : 35,874.41 = 13,932.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.25/35,874.41 = 13,932.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.25x = 35,874.41 × 13,932.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.25x = 499,811,896.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,811,896.55/23,924.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,891.43

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