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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,246.98, 34,869.21 and 13,635.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,246.98, 34,869.21 and 13,635.21 is: 20,452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,246.98 : 34,869.21 = 13,635.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,246.98/34,869.21 = 13,635.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,246.98x = 34,869.21 × 13,635.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,246.98x = 475,449,000.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,449,000.88/23,246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,452.08

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