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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,810.64, 35,725.68 and 13,141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,810.64, 35,725.68 and 13,141.32 is: 19,717.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,810.64 : 35,725.68 = 13,141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,810.64/35,725.68 = 13,141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,810.64x = 35,725.68 × 13,141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,810.64x = 469,482,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,482,593.10/23,810.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,717.34

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