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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,502.40, 35,284.89 and 13,648.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,502.40, 35,284.89 and 13,648.75 is: 20,491.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,502.40 : 35,284.89 = 13,648.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,502.40/35,284.89 = 13,648.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,502.40x = 35,284.89 × 13,648.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,502.40x = 481,594,608.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,594,608.27/23,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,491.29

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