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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.48, 35,974.26 and 13,467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.48, 35,974.26 and 13,467.24 is: 20,208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.48 : 35,974.26 = 13,467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.48/35,974.26 = 13,467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.48x = 35,974.26 × 13,467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.48x = 484,473,993.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,473,993.24/23,973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.75

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