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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.39, 35,973.36 and 13,452.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.39, 35,973.36 and 13,452.39 is: 20,178.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.39 : 35,973.36 = 13,452.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.39/35,973.36 = 13,452.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.39x = 35,973.36 × 13,452.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.39x = 483,927,668.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,927,668.33/23,982.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,178.46

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