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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,872.16, 35,809.76 and 13,342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,872.16, 35,809.76 and 13,342.08 is: 20,013.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,872.16 : 35,809.76 = 13,342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,872.16/35,809.76 = 13,342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,872.16x = 35,809.76 × 13,342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,872.16x = 477,776,682.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,776,682.70/23,872.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,013.97

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