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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.79, 35,410.80 and 13,226.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.79, 35,410.80 and 13,226.25 is: 19,827.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.79 : 35,410.80 = 13,226.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.79/35,410.80 = 13,226.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.79x = 35,410.80 × 13,226.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.79x = 468,352,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,352,093.50/23,621.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,827.12

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