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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,662.01, 35,493.03 and 13,281.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,662.01, 35,493.03 and 13,281.05 is: 19,921.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,662.01 : 35,493.03 = 13,281.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,662.01/35,493.03 = 13,281.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,662.01x = 35,493.03 × 13,281.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,662.01x = 471,384,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,384,706.08/23,662.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,921.58

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