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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.48, 35,975.76 and 13,468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.48, 35,975.76 and 13,468.24 is: 20,210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.48 : 35,975.76 = 13,468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.48/35,975.76 = 13,468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.48x = 35,975.76 × 13,468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.48x = 484,530,169.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,530,169.86/23,974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.25

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