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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,735, 35,579.21 and 13,210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,735, 35,579.21 and 13,210.06 is: 19,802.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,735 : 35,579.21 = 13,210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,735/35,579.21 = 13,210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,735x = 35,579.21 × 13,210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,735x = 470,003,498.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,003,498.85/23,735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,802.13

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