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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,689.74, 35,546.58 and 13,160.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,689.74, 35,546.58 and 13,160.10 is: 19,746.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,689.74 : 35,546.58 = 13,160.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,689.74/35,546.58 = 13,160.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,689.74x = 35,546.58 × 13,160.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,689.74x = 467,796,547.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,796,547.46/23,689.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,746.80

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