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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.48, 35,949.72 and 13,556.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.48, 35,949.72 and 13,556.72 is: 20,335.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.48 : 35,949.72 = 13,556.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.48/35,949.72 = 13,556.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.48x = 35,949.72 × 13,556.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.48x = 487,360,288.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,360,288.12/23,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,335.08

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