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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,949.15, 35,911.71 and 13,957.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,949.15, 35,911.71 and 13,957.13 is: 20,928.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,949.15 : 35,911.71 = 13,957.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,949.15/35,911.71 = 13,957.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,949.15x = 35,911.71 × 13,957.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,949.15x = 501,224,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,224,225.43/23,949.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,928.69

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