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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,478.35, 35,248.80 and 13,624.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,478.35, 35,248.80 and 13,624.70 is: 20,455.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,478.35 : 35,248.80 = 13,624.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,478.35/35,248.80 = 13,624.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,478.35x = 35,248.80 × 13,624.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,478.35x = 480,254,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,254,149.12/23,478.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,455.20

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