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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,408.08, 35,124 and 13,556.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,408.08, 35,124 and 13,556.32 is: 20,341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,408.08 : 35,124 = 13,556.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,408.08/35,124 = 13,556.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,408.08x = 35,124 × 13,556.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,408.08x = 476,152,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,152,183.68/23,408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.36

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