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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,964.68, 35,960.45 and 13,981.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,964.68, 35,960.45 and 13,981.02 is: 20,979.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,964.68 : 35,960.45 = 13,981.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,964.68/35,960.45 = 13,981.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,964.68x = 35,960.45 × 13,981.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,964.68x = 502,763,700.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,763,700.75/23,964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,979.37

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