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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.68, 35,579.52 and 13,351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.68, 35,579.52 and 13,351.68 is: 20,027.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.68 : 35,579.52 = 13,351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.68/35,579.52 = 13,351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.68x = 35,579.52 × 13,351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.68x = 475,046,365.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,046,365.59/23,719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.52

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