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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.29, 35,222.28 and 13,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.29, 35,222.28 and 13,630.80 is: 20,419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.29 : 35,222.28 = 13,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.29/35,222.28 = 13,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.29x = 35,222.28 × 13,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.29x = 480,107,854.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,107,854.22/23,512.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,419.44

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