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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,493.44, 35,252.90 and 13,639.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,493.44, 35,252.90 and 13,639.78 is: 20,467.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,493.44 : 35,252.90 = 13,639.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,493.44/35,252.90 = 13,639.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,493.44x = 35,252.90 × 13,639.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,493.44x = 480,841,800.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,841,800.36/23,493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.07

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