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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.66, 35,285.78 and 13,017.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.66, 35,285.78 and 13,017.08 is: 19,508.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.66 : 35,285.78 = 13,017.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.66/35,285.78 = 13,017.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.66x = 35,285.78 × 13,017.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.66x = 459,317,821.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,317,821.12/23,544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,508.37

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