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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.92, 35,966.73 and 13,993.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.92, 35,966.73 and 13,993.91 is: 20,983.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.92 : 35,966.73 = 13,993.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.92/35,966.73 = 13,993.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.92x = 35,966.73 × 13,993.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.92x = 503,315,392.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,315,392.45/23,985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,983.78

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