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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.09, 36,023.99 and 13,478.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.09, 36,023.99 and 13,478.10 is: 20,231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.09 : 36,023.99 = 13,478.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.09/36,023.99 = 13,478.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.09x = 36,023.99 × 13,478.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.09x = 485,534,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,534,812.95/23,999.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,231.39

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