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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,626.08, 35,428.19 and 13,768.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,626.08, 35,428.19 and 13,768.18 is: 20,645.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,626.08 : 35,428.19 = 13,768.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,626.08/35,428.19 = 13,768.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,626.08x = 35,428.19 × 13,768.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,626.08x = 487,781,539.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,781,539.58/23,626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,645.89

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