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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.72, 35,423.10 and 13,112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.72, 35,423.10 and 13,112.34 is: 19,649.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.72 : 35,423.10 = 13,112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.72/35,423.10 = 13,112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.72x = 35,423.10 × 13,112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.72x = 464,479,731.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,479,731.05/23,637.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,649.94

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