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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.66, 35,989.80 and 13,462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.66, 35,989.80 and 13,462.12 is: 20,193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.66 : 35,989.80 = 13,462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.66/35,989.80 = 13,462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.66x = 35,989.80 × 13,462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.66x = 484,499,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,499,006.38/23,992.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,193.63

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