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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,419.34, 35,086.47 and 13,537.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,419.34, 35,086.47 and 13,537.74 is: 20,282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,419.34 : 35,086.47 = 13,537.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,419.34/35,086.47 = 13,537.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,419.34x = 35,086.47 × 13,537.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,419.34x = 474,991,508.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,991,508.38/23,419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,282.02

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