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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.24, 35,525.28 and 13,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.24, 35,525.28 and 13,332.80 is: 19,973.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.24 : 35,525.28 = 13,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.24/35,525.28 = 13,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.24x = 35,525.28 × 13,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.24x = 473,651,453.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,651,453.18/23,714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,973.29

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