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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,523.08, 35,238.49 and 13,641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,523.08, 35,238.49 and 13,641.60 is: 20,435.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,523.08 : 35,238.49 = 13,641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,523.08/35,238.49 = 13,641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,523.08x = 35,238.49 × 13,641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,523.08x = 480,709,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,709,422.48/23,523.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,435.65

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