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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,579.57, 35,337.16 and 13,033.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,579.57, 35,337.16 and 13,033.98 is: 19,533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,579.57 : 35,337.16 = 13,033.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,579.57/35,337.16 = 13,033.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,579.57x = 35,337.16 × 13,033.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,579.57x = 460,583,852.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,583,852.99/23,579.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,533.17

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