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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,442.41, 35,216.54 and 13,605.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,442.41, 35,216.54 and 13,605.77 is: 20,439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,442.41 : 35,216.54 = 13,605.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,442.41/35,216.54 = 13,605.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,442.41x = 35,216.54 × 13,605.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,442.41x = 479,148,143.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,148,143.44/23,442.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.37

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