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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,960.39, 35,940.89 and 13,428.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,960.39, 35,940.89 and 13,428.77 is: 20,143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,960.39 : 35,940.89 = 13,428.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,960.39/35,940.89 = 13,428.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,960.39x = 35,940.89 × 13,428.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,960.39x = 482,641,945.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,641,945.41/23,960.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,143.33

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