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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,302.32, 34,925.73 and 13,421.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,302.32, 34,925.73 and 13,421.13 is: 20,115.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,302.32 : 34,925.73 = 13,421.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,302.32/34,925.73 = 13,421.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,302.32x = 34,925.73 × 13,421.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,302.32x = 468,742,762.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,742,762.67/23,302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,115.71

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