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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.70, 35,423.55 and 13,226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.70, 35,423.55 and 13,226.10 is: 19,839.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.70 : 35,423.55 = 13,226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.70/35,423.55 = 13,226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.70x = 35,423.55 × 13,226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.70x = 468,515,414.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,515,414.66/23,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.15

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