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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,374.92, 35,075.14 and 13,533.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,374.92, 35,075.14 and 13,533.42 is: 20,307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,374.92 : 35,075.14 = 13,533.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,374.92/35,075.14 = 13,533.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,374.92x = 35,075.14 × 13,533.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,374.92x = 474,686,775.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,686,775.00/23,374.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,307.52

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