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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,917.30, 35,859.73 and 13,394.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,917.30, 35,859.73 and 13,394.55 is: 20,082.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,917.30 : 35,859.73 = 13,394.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,917.30/35,859.73 = 13,394.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,917.30x = 35,859.73 × 13,394.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,917.30x = 480,324,946.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,324,946.47/23,917.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,082.74

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