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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,658.51, 35,487.78 and 13,277.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,658.51, 35,487.78 and 13,277.55 is: 19,916.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,658.51 : 35,487.78 = 13,277.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,658.51/35,487.78 = 13,277.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,658.51x = 35,487.78 × 13,277.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,658.51x = 471,190,773.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,190,773.34/23,658.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,916.33

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