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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,800.79, 35,666.09 and 13,256.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,800.79, 35,666.09 and 13,256.29 is: 19,864.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,800.79 : 35,666.09 = 13,256.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,800.79/35,666.09 = 13,256.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,800.79x = 35,666.09 × 13,256.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,800.79x = 472,800,109.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,800,109.93/23,800.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,864.89

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