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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,657.10, 35,501.85 and 13,127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,657.10, 35,501.85 and 13,127.10 is: 19,699.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,657.10 : 35,501.85 = 13,127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,657.10/35,501.85 = 13,127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,657.10x = 35,501.85 × 13,127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,657.10x = 466,036,335.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,036,335.14/23,657.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,699.64

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