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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,371.32, 35,029.24 and 13,490.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,371.32, 35,029.24 and 13,490.16 is: 20,219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,371.32 : 35,029.24 = 13,490.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,371.32/35,029.24 = 13,490.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,371.32x = 35,029.24 × 13,490.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,371.32x = 472,550,052.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,550,052.28/23,371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,219.23

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