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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,785.39, 35,621.25 and 13,229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,785.39, 35,621.25 and 13,229.19 is: 19,812.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,785.39 : 35,621.25 = 13,229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,785.39/35,621.25 = 13,229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,785.39x = 35,621.25 × 13,229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,785.39x = 471,240,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,240,234.68/23,785.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.17

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