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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,623.29, 35,413.05 and 13,227.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,623.29, 35,413.05 and 13,227.75 is: 19,829.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,623.29 : 35,413.05 = 13,227.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,623.29/35,413.05 = 13,227.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,623.29x = 35,413.05 × 13,227.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,623.29x = 468,434,972.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,434,972.14/23,623.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,829.37

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