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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,916.30, 35,858.23 and 13,393.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,916.30, 35,858.23 and 13,393.55 is: 20,081.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,916.30 : 35,858.23 = 13,393.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,916.30/35,858.23 = 13,393.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,916.30x = 35,858.23 × 13,393.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,916.30x = 480,269,052.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,269,052.58/23,916.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,081.25

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