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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,904.12, 35,856.78 and 13,368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,904.12, 35,856.78 and 13,368.25 is: 20,052.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,904.12 : 35,856.78 = 13,368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,904.12/35,856.78 = 13,368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,904.12x = 35,856.78 × 13,368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,904.12x = 479,342,399.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,342,399.24/23,904.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,052.71

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