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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,644.80, 35,433.81 and 13,119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,644.80, 35,433.81 and 13,119.48 is: 19,660.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,644.80 : 35,433.81 = 13,119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,644.80/35,433.81 = 13,119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,644.80x = 35,433.81 × 13,119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,644.80x = 464,873,161.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,873,161.62/23,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,660.69

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