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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,441.92, 35,171.08 and 13,589.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,441.92, 35,171.08 and 13,589.84 is: 20,389.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,441.92 : 35,171.08 = 13,589.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,441.92/35,171.08 = 13,589.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,441.92x = 35,171.08 × 13,589.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,441.92x = 477,969,349.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,969,349.83/23,441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.51

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