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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,983.39, 35,974.86 and 13,453.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,983.39, 35,974.86 and 13,453.39 is: 20,179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,983.39 : 35,974.86 = 13,453.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,983.39/35,974.86 = 13,453.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,983.39x = 35,974.86 × 13,453.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,983.39x = 483,983,821.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,983,821.78/23,983.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,179.96

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