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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,654.25, 35,481.38 and 13,266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,654.25, 35,481.38 and 13,266.81 is: 19,900.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,654.25 : 35,481.38 = 13,266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,654.25/35,481.38 = 13,266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,654.25x = 35,481.38 × 13,266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,654.25x = 470,724,660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,724,660.66/23,654.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,900.22

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