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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.54, 35,936.84 and 13,429.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.54, 35,936.84 and 13,429.10 is: 20,129.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.54 : 35,936.84 = 13,429.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.54/35,936.84 = 13,429.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.54x = 35,936.84 × 13,429.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.54x = 482,599,271.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,599,271.93/23,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,129.66

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