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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,542.19, 35,284.58 and 13,011.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,542.19, 35,284.58 and 13,011.79 is: 19,501.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,542.19 : 35,284.58 = 13,011.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,542.19/35,284.58 = 13,011.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,542.19x = 35,284.58 × 13,011.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,542.19x = 459,115,303.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,115,303.72/23,542.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,501.81

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