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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,496.16, 35,233.08 and 13,638.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,496.16, 35,233.08 and 13,638.46 is: 20,451.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,496.16 : 35,233.08 = 13,638.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,496.16/35,233.08 = 13,638.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,496.16x = 35,233.08 × 13,638.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,496.16x = 480,524,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,524,952.26/23,496.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,451.21

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