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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,941.63, 35,887.48 and 13,396.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,941.63, 35,887.48 and 13,396.19 is: 20,080.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,941.63 : 35,887.48 = 13,396.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,941.63/35,887.48 = 13,396.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,941.63x = 35,887.48 × 13,396.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,941.63x = 480,755,363.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,755,363.13/23,941.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,080.31

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