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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,636.93, 35,421.98 and 13,111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,636.93, 35,421.98 and 13,111.61 is: 19,648.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,636.93 : 35,421.98 = 13,111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,636.93/35,421.98 = 13,111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,636.93x = 35,421.98 × 13,111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,636.93x = 464,438,944.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,438,944.52/23,636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,648.87

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