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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,731.49, 35,573.96 and 13,206.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,731.49, 35,573.96 and 13,206.54 is: 19,796.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,731.49 : 35,573.96 = 13,206.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,731.49/35,573.96 = 13,206.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,731.49x = 35,573.96 × 13,206.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,731.49x = 469,808,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,808,859.67/23,731.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,796.86

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