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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,479.24, 35,207.71 and 13,621.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,479.24, 35,207.71 and 13,621.54 is: 20,425.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,479.24 : 35,207.71 = 13,621.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,479.24/35,207.71 = 13,621.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,479.24x = 35,207.71 × 13,621.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,479.24x = 479,583,230.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,583,230.07/23,479.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.84

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