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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.96, 35,423.52 and 13,112.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.96, 35,423.52 and 13,112.63 is: 19,650.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.96 : 35,423.52 = 13,112.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.96/35,423.52 = 13,112.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.96x = 35,423.52 × 13,112.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.96x = 464,495,333.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,495,333.94/23,637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,650.40

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