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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,809.30, 35,682.62 and 13,284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,809.30, 35,682.62 and 13,284.28 is: 19,908.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,809.30 : 35,682.62 = 13,284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,809.30/35,682.62 = 13,284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,809.30x = 35,682.62 × 13,284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,809.30x = 474,017,738.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,017,738.59/23,809.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,908.93

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