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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,708.79, 35,555.52 and 13,183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,708.79, 35,555.52 and 13,183.83 is: 19,771.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,708.79 : 35,555.52 = 13,183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,708.79/35,555.52 = 13,183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,708.79x = 35,555.52 × 13,183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,708.79x = 468,757,931.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,757,931.24/23,708.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,771.48

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