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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,667.20, 35,529.60 and 13,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,667.20, 35,529.60 and 13,145.60 is: 19,734.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,667.20 : 35,529.60 = 13,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,667.20/35,529.60 = 13,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,667.20x = 35,529.60 × 13,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,667.20x = 467,057,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,057,909.76/23,667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,734.40

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