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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,289.56, 34,941.22 and 13,435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,289.56, 34,941.22 and 13,435.92 is: 20,157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,289.56 : 34,941.22 = 13,435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,289.56/34,941.22 = 13,435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,289.56x = 34,941.22 × 13,435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,289.56x = 469,467,436.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,467,436.62/23,289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,157.85

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