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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,698.08, 35,538.92 and 13,184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,698.08, 35,538.92 and 13,184.08 is: 19,771.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,698.08 : 35,538.92 = 13,184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,698.08/35,538.92 = 13,184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,698.08x = 35,538.92 × 13,184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,698.08x = 468,547,964.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,547,964.39/23,698.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,771.56

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