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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.82, 35,975.66 and 13,999.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.82, 35,975.66 and 13,999.97 is: 20,992.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.82 : 35,975.66 = 13,999.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.82/35,975.66 = 13,999.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.82x = 35,975.66 × 13,999.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.82x = 503,658,180.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,658,180.67/23,991.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,992.91

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