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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,963.76, 35,869.37 and 13,401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,963.76, 35,869.37 and 13,401.50 is: 20,059.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,963.76 : 35,869.37 = 13,401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,963.76/35,869.37 = 13,401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,963.76x = 35,869.37 × 13,401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,963.76x = 480,703,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,703,115.70/23,963.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,059.59

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