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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,373.15, 35,031.84 and 13,491.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,373.15, 35,031.84 and 13,491.55 is: 20,221.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,373.15 : 35,031.84 = 13,491.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,373.15/35,031.84 = 13,491.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,373.15x = 35,031.84 × 13,491.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,373.15x = 472,633,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,633,820.95/23,373.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,221.23

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