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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,535.72, 35,318.46 and 13,154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,535.72, 35,318.46 and 13,154.28 is: 19,739.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,535.72 : 35,318.46 = 13,154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,535.72/35,318.46 = 13,154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,535.72x = 35,318.46 × 13,154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,535.72x = 464,588,912.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,588,912.01/23,535.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.74

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