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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,716.78, 35,567.53 and 13,191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,716.78, 35,567.53 and 13,191.82 is: 19,783.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,716.78 : 35,567.53 = 13,191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,716.78/35,567.53 = 13,191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,716.78x = 35,567.53 × 13,191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,716.78x = 469,200,453.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,200,453.60/23,716.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,783.48

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