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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,730.30, 35,571.83 and 13,205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,730.30, 35,571.83 and 13,205.12 is: 19,794.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,730.30 : 35,571.83 = 13,205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,730.30/35,571.83 = 13,205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,730.30x = 35,571.83 × 13,205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,730.30x = 469,730,039.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,730,039.88/23,730.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,794.53

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