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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,642.72, 35,477.90 and 13,121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,642.72, 35,477.90 and 13,121.60 is: 19,690.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,642.72 : 35,477.90 = 13,121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,642.72/35,477.90 = 13,121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,642.72x = 35,477.90 × 13,121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,642.72x = 465,526,618.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,526,618.85/23,642.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,690.06

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