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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,536.98, 35,271.45 and 13,126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,536.98, 35,271.45 and 13,126.86 is: 19,671.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,536.98 : 35,271.45 = 13,126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,536.98/35,271.45 = 13,126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,536.98x = 35,271.45 × 13,126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,536.98x = 463,003,386.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,003,386.15/23,536.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,671.32

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