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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,701.08, 35,543.42 and 13,187.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,701.08, 35,543.42 and 13,187.09 is: 19,776.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,701.08 : 35,543.42 = 13,187.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,701.08/35,543.42 = 13,187.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,701.08x = 35,543.42 × 13,187.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,701.08x = 468,714,034.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,714,034.80/23,701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,776.06

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