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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,863.68, 35,764.37 and 13,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,863.68, 35,764.37 and 13,333.28 is: 19,982.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,863.68 : 35,764.37 = 13,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,863.68/35,764.37 = 13,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,863.68x = 35,764.37 × 13,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,863.68x = 476,856,113.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,856,113.75/23,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,982.51

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