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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,422.51, 35,077.46 and 13,396.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,422.51, 35,077.46 and 13,396.87 is: 20,063.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,422.51 : 35,077.46 = 13,396.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,422.51/35,077.46 = 13,396.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,422.51x = 35,077.46 × 13,396.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,422.51x = 469,928,134.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,928,134.53/23,422.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,063.10

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