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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.89, 35,974.11 and 13,452.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.89, 35,974.11 and 13,452.89 is: 20,179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.89 : 35,974.11 = 13,452.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.89/35,974.11 = 13,452.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.89x = 35,974.11 × 13,452.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.89x = 483,955,744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,955,744.68/23,982.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,179.21

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