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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,572.82, 35,327.04 and 13,027.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,572.82, 35,327.04 and 13,027.23 is: 19,523.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,572.82 : 35,327.04 = 13,027.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,572.82/35,327.04 = 13,027.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,572.82x = 35,327.04 × 13,027.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,572.82x = 460,213,426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,213,426.45/23,572.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,523.05

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