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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.04, 35,939.09 and 13,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.04, 35,939.09 and 13,430.60 is: 20,131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.04 : 35,939.09 = 13,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.04/35,939.09 = 13,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.04x = 35,939.09 × 13,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.04x = 482,683,542.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,683,542.15/23,976.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,131.91

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