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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.78, 35,564.53 and 13,189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.78, 35,564.53 and 13,189.82 is: 19,780.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.78 : 35,564.53 = 13,189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.78/35,564.53 = 13,189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.78x = 35,564.53 × 13,189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.78x = 469,089,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,089,749.08/23,714.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,780.48

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