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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,718.39, 35,598.03 and 13,198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,718.39, 35,598.03 and 13,198.92 is: 19,809.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,718.39 : 35,598.03 = 13,198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,718.39/35,598.03 = 13,198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,718.39x = 35,598.03 × 13,198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,718.39x = 469,855,550.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,855,550.13/23,718.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.76

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