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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.66, 35,988.30 and 13,461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.66, 35,988.30 and 13,461.12 is: 20,192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.66 : 35,988.30 = 13,461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.66/35,988.30 = 13,461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.66x = 35,988.30 × 13,461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.66x = 484,442,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,442,824.90/23,991.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,192.13

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