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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.97, 35,875.39 and 13,932.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.97, 35,875.39 and 13,932.94 is: 20,892.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.97 : 35,875.39 = 13,932.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.97/35,875.39 = 13,932.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.97x = 35,875.39 × 13,932.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.97x = 499,849,656.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,849,656.35/23,924.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.38

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