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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.21, 35,159.81 and 13,589.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.21, 35,159.81 and 13,589.37 is: 20,377.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.21 : 35,159.81 = 13,589.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.21/35,159.81 = 13,589.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.21x = 35,159.81 × 13,589.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.21x = 477,799,599.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,799,599.27/23,447.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,377.68

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