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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,899.61, 35,854.21 and 13,384.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,899.61, 35,854.21 and 13,384.59 is: 20,079.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,899.61 : 35,854.21 = 13,384.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,899.61/35,854.21 = 13,384.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,899.61x = 35,854.21 × 13,384.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,899.61x = 479,893,867.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,893,867.16/23,899.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,079.57

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