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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,489.43, 35,246.90 and 13,635.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,489.43, 35,246.90 and 13,635.78 is: 20,461.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,489.43 : 35,246.90 = 13,635.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,489.43/35,246.90 = 13,635.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,489.43x = 35,246.90 × 13,635.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,489.43x = 480,618,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,618,974.08/23,489.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,461.07

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