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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,929.14, 35,870.39 and 13,404.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,929.14, 35,870.39 and 13,404.21 is: 20,093.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,929.14 : 35,870.39 = 13,404.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,929.14/35,870.39 = 13,404.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,929.14x = 35,870.39 × 13,404.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,929.14x = 480,814,240.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,814,240.34/23,929.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,093.25

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