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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.51, 35,798.91 and 13,329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.51, 35,798.91 and 13,329.66 is: 19,994.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.51 : 35,798.91 = 13,329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.51/35,798.91 = 13,329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.51x = 35,798.91 × 13,329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.51x = 477,187,298.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,187,298.67/23,865.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,994.85

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