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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,586.72, 35,341.20 and 13,698.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,586.72, 35,341.20 and 13,698.24 is: 20,524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,586.72 : 35,341.20 = 13,698.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,586.72/35,341.20 = 13,698.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,586.72x = 35,341.20 × 13,698.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,586.72x = 484,112,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,112,239.49/23,586.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.78

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