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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.59, 36,024.74 and 13,478.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.59, 36,024.74 and 13,478.60 is: 20,232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.59 : 36,024.74 = 13,478.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.59/36,024.74 = 13,478.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.59x = 36,024.74 × 13,478.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.59x = 485,562,880.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,562,880.44/23,999.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.14

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