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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.51, 35,865.99 and 13,399.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.51, 35,865.99 and 13,399.25 is: 20,056.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.51 : 35,865.99 = 13,399.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.51/35,865.99 = 13,399.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.51x = 35,865.99 × 13,399.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.51x = 480,577,187.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,577,187.18/23,961.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,056.21

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