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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,432.96, 35,147.28 and 13,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,432.96, 35,147.28 and 13,541.24 is: 20,310.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,432.96 : 35,147.28 = 13,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,432.96/35,147.28 = 13,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,432.96x = 35,147.28 × 13,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,432.96x = 475,937,753.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,937,753.83/23,432.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,310.61

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