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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,414.05, 35,065.59 and 13,424.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,414.05, 35,065.59 and 13,424.23 is: 20,104.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,414.05 : 35,065.59 = 13,424.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,414.05/35,065.59 = 13,424.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,414.05x = 35,065.59 × 13,424.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,414.05x = 470,728,545.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,728,545.25/23,414.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,104.53

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