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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,710.28, 35,557.79 and 13,185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,710.28, 35,557.79 and 13,185.32 is: 19,773.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,710.28 : 35,557.79 = 13,185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,710.28/35,557.79 = 13,185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,710.28x = 35,557.79 × 13,185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,710.28x = 468,840,595.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,840,595.93/23,710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.73

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