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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,432.40, 35,148.48 and 13,565.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,432.40, 35,148.48 and 13,565.28 is: 20,347.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,432.40 : 35,148.48 = 13,565.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,432.40/35,148.48 = 13,565.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,432.40x = 35,148.48 × 13,565.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,432.40x = 476,798,972.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,798,972.77/23,432.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,347.85

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