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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,401.74, 35,126.90 and 13,560.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,401.74, 35,126.90 and 13,560.24 is: 20,354.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,401.74 : 35,126.90 = 13,560.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,401.74/35,126.90 = 13,560.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,401.74x = 35,126.90 × 13,560.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,401.74x = 476,329,194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,329,194.46/23,401.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,354.43

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