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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,739.78, 35,609.40 and 13,358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,739.78, 35,609.40 and 13,358.82 is: 20,038.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,739.78 : 35,609.40 = 13,358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,739.78/35,609.40 = 13,358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,739.78x = 35,609.40 × 13,358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,739.78x = 475,699,564.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,699,564.91/23,739.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,038.08

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