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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,529.64, 35,261.62 and 13,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,529.64, 35,261.62 and 13,004.70 is: 19,488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,529.64 : 35,261.62 = 13,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,529.64/35,261.62 = 13,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,529.64x = 35,261.62 × 13,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,529.64x = 458,566,789.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,566,789.61/23,529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,488.90

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