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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,534.72, 35,316.96 and 13,153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,534.72, 35,316.96 and 13,153.28 is: 19,738.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,534.72 : 35,316.96 = 13,153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,534.72/35,316.96 = 13,153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,534.72x = 35,316.96 × 13,153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,534.72x = 464,533,863.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,533,863.63/23,534.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,738.24

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