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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,591.20, 35,386.80 and 13,201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,591.20, 35,386.80 and 13,201.60 is: 19,802.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,591.20 : 35,386.80 = 13,201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,591.20/35,386.80 = 13,201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,591.20x = 35,386.80 × 13,201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,591.20x = 467,162,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,162,378.88/23,591.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,802.40

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