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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,794.56, 35,709.12 and 13,426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,794.56, 35,709.12 and 13,426.56 is: 20,149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,794.56 : 35,709.12 = 13,426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,794.56/35,709.12 = 13,426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,794.56x = 35,709.12 × 13,426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,794.56x = 479,450,642.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,450,642.23/23,794.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,149.59

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