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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,638.72, 35,424.60 and 13,113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,638.72, 35,424.60 and 13,113.34 is: 19,651.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,638.72 : 35,424.60 = 13,113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,638.72/35,424.60 = 13,113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,638.72x = 35,424.60 × 13,113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,638.72x = 464,534,824.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,534,824.16/23,638.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,651.44

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