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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,465.28, 35,218.43 and 13,590.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,465.28, 35,218.43 and 13,590.98 is: 20,398.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,465.28 : 35,218.43 = 13,590.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,465.28/35,218.43 = 13,590.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,465.28x = 35,218.43 × 13,590.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,465.28x = 478,652,733.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,652,733.71/23,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,398.34

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