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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.44, 35,998.20 and 13,467.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.44, 35,998.20 and 13,467.21 is: 20,200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.44 : 35,998.20 = 13,467.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.44/35,998.20 = 13,467.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.44x = 35,998.20 × 13,467.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.44x = 484,795,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,795,319.02/23,999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,200.28

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