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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,487.94, 35,157.03 and 13,068.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,487.94, 35,157.03 and 13,068.10 is: 19,560.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,487.94 : 35,157.03 = 13,068.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,487.94/35,157.03 = 13,068.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,487.94x = 35,157.03 × 13,068.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,487.94x = 459,435,583.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,435,583.74/23,487.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,560.49

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