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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.94, 35,995.95 and 13,465.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.94, 35,995.95 and 13,465.71 is: 20,198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.94 : 35,995.95 = 13,465.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.94/35,995.95 = 13,465.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.94x = 35,995.95 × 13,465.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.94x = 484,711,023.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,711,023.87/23,997.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,198.03

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