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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,766.78, 35,685.21 and 13,257.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,766.78, 35,685.21 and 13,257.33 is: 19,905.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,766.78 : 35,685.21 = 13,257.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,766.78/35,685.21 = 13,257.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,766.78x = 35,685.21 × 13,257.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,766.78x = 473,090,449.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,090,449.59/23,766.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.54

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