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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,609.88, 35,416.44 and 13,287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,609.88, 35,416.44 and 13,287.24 is: 19,931.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,609.88 : 35,416.44 = 13,287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,609.88/35,416.44 = 13,287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,609.88x = 35,416.44 × 13,287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,609.88x = 470,586,738.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,586,738.23/23,609.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,931.77

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