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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,528.83, 35,260.40 and 13,003.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,528.83, 35,260.40 and 13,003.89 is: 19,487.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,528.83 : 35,260.40 = 13,003.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,528.83/35,260.40 = 13,003.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,528.83x = 35,260.40 × 13,003.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,528.83x = 458,522,362.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,522,362.96/23,528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,487.68

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