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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,618.48, 35,382.24 and 13,237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,618.48, 35,382.24 and 13,237.52 is: 19,830.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,618.48 : 35,382.24 = 13,237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,618.48/35,382.24 = 13,237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,618.48x = 35,382.24 × 13,237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,618.48x = 468,373,109.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,373,109.64/23,618.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,830.79

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