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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,780.33, 35,639.49 and 13,249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,780.33, 35,639.49 and 13,249.92 is: 19,857.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,780.33 : 35,639.49 = 13,249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,780.33/35,639.49 = 13,249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,780.33x = 35,639.49 × 13,249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,780.33x = 472,220,574.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,220,574.68/23,780.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,857.61

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