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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.40, 35,444.82 and 13,779.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.40, 35,444.82 and 13,779.52 is: 20,662.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.40 : 35,444.82 = 13,779.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.40/35,444.82 = 13,779.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.40x = 35,444.82 × 13,779.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.40x = 488,412,606.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,412,606.09/23,637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,662.70

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