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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.54, 35,938.34 and 13,430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.54, 35,938.34 and 13,430.10 is: 20,131.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.54 : 35,938.34 = 13,430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.54/35,938.34 = 13,430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.54x = 35,938.34 × 13,430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.54x = 482,655,500.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,655,500.03/23,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,131.16

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