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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,785.84, 35,651.22 and 13,253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,785.84, 35,651.22 and 13,253.41 is: 19,864.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,785.84 : 35,651.22 = 13,253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,785.84/35,651.22 = 13,253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,785.84x = 35,651.22 × 13,253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,785.84x = 472,500,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,500,235.66/23,785.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,864.77

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