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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,772.48, 35,624.70 and 13,362.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,772.48, 35,624.70 and 13,362.36 is: 20,024.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,772.48 : 35,624.70 = 13,362.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,772.48/35,624.70 = 13,362.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,772.48x = 35,624.70 × 13,362.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,772.48x = 476,030,066.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,030,066.29/23,772.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,024.42

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