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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,493.16, 35,228.58 and 13,635.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,493.16, 35,228.58 and 13,635.46 is: 20,446.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,493.16 : 35,228.58 = 13,635.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,493.16/35,228.58 = 13,635.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,493.16x = 35,228.58 × 13,635.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,493.16x = 480,357,893.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,357,893.45/23,493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,446.71

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