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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.81, 35,926.29 and 13,966.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.81, 35,926.29 and 13,966.94 is: 20,943.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.81 : 35,926.29 = 13,966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.81/35,926.29 = 13,966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.81x = 35,926.29 × 13,966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.81x = 501,780,157.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,780,157.22/23,958.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,943.45

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