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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.52, 35,489.28 and 13,278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.52, 35,489.28 and 13,278.56 is: 19,917.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.52 : 35,489.28 = 13,278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.52/35,489.28 = 13,278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.52x = 35,489.28 × 13,278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.52x = 471,246,533.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,246,533.84/23,659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,917.84

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