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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,917.41, 35,859.92 and 13,394.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,917.41, 35,859.92 and 13,394.70 is: 20,082.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,917.41 : 35,859.92 = 13,394.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,917.41/35,859.92 = 13,394.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,917.41x = 35,859.92 × 13,394.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,917.41x = 480,332,803.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,332,803.45/23,917.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,082.98

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