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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.12, 35,688.72 and 13,259.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.12, 35,688.72 and 13,259.67 is: 19,909.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.12 : 35,688.72 = 13,259.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.12/35,688.72 = 13,259.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.12x = 35,688.72 × 13,259.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.12x = 473,220,649.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,220,649.92/23,769.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.05

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