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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,539.72, 35,324.46 and 13,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,539.72, 35,324.46 and 13,158.28 is: 19,745.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,539.72 : 35,324.46 = 13,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,539.72/35,324.46 = 13,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,539.72x = 35,324.46 × 13,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,539.72x = 464,809,135.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,809,135.53/23,539.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,745.74

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