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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,463.78, 35,184.60 and 13,605.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,463.78, 35,184.60 and 13,605.78 is: 20,402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,463.78 : 35,184.60 = 13,605.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,463.78/35,184.60 = 13,605.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,463.78x = 35,184.60 × 13,605.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,463.78x = 478,713,926.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,713,926.99/23,463.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,402.25

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