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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,638.86, 35,429.13 and 13,099.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,638.86, 35,429.13 and 13,099.95 is: 19,633.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,638.86 : 35,429.13 = 13,099.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,638.86/35,429.13 = 13,099.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,638.86x = 35,429.13 × 13,099.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,638.86x = 464,119,831.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,119,831.54/23,638.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,633.77

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