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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,724.55, 35,568.60 and 13,336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,724.55, 35,568.60 and 13,336.30 is: 19,994.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,724.55 : 35,568.60 = 13,336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,724.55/35,568.60 = 13,336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,724.55x = 35,568.60 × 13,336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,724.55x = 474,353,520.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,353,520.18/23,724.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,994.21

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