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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,542.65, 35,282.79 and 13,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,542.65, 35,282.79 and 13,015.08 is: 19,505.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,542.65 : 35,282.79 = 13,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,542.65/35,282.79 = 13,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,542.65x = 35,282.79 × 13,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,542.65x = 459,208,334.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,208,334.47/23,542.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,505.38

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