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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,699.58, 35,541.17 and 13,185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,699.58, 35,541.17 and 13,185.59 is: 19,773.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,699.58 : 35,541.17 = 13,185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,699.58/35,541.17 = 13,185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,699.58x = 35,541.17 × 13,185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,699.58x = 468,631,052.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,631,052.11/23,699.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.81

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