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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,482.85, 35,255.55 and 13,629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,482.85, 35,255.55 and 13,629.20 is: 20,461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,482.85 : 35,255.55 = 13,629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,482.85/35,255.55 = 13,629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,482.85x = 35,255.55 × 13,629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,482.85x = 480,504,765.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,504,765.78/23,482.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,461.95

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