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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,597.76, 35,434.32 and 13,744.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,597.76, 35,434.32 and 13,744.11 is: 20,638.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,597.76 : 35,434.32 = 13,744.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,597.76/35,434.32 = 13,744.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,597.76x = 35,434.32 × 13,744.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,597.76x = 487,013,191.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,013,191.86/23,597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,638.11

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