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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,811.84, 35,683.20 and 13,401.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,811.84, 35,683.20 and 13,401.36 is: 20,082.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,811.84 : 35,683.20 = 13,401.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,811.84/35,683.20 = 13,401.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,811.84x = 35,683.20 × 13,401.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,811.84x = 478,203,409.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,203,409.15/23,811.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,082.59

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