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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,635.98, 35,424.78 and 13,105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,635.98, 35,424.78 and 13,105.56 is: 19,642.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,635.98 : 35,424.78 = 13,105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,635.98/35,424.78 = 13,105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,635.98x = 35,424.78 × 13,105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,635.98x = 464,261,579.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,261,579.78/23,635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,642.15

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