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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,770.48, 35,621.70 and 13,360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,770.48, 35,621.70 and 13,360.36 is: 20,021.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,770.48 : 35,621.70 = 13,360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,770.48/35,621.70 = 13,360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,770.48x = 35,621.70 × 13,360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,770.48x = 475,918,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,918,735.81/23,770.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,021.42

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