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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,575.58, 35,331.15 and 13,029.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,575.58, 35,331.15 and 13,029.98 is: 19,527.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,575.58 : 35,331.15 = 13,029.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,575.58/35,331.15 = 13,029.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,575.58x = 35,331.15 × 13,029.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,575.58x = 460,364,177.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,364,177.88/23,575.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,527.17

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