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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,373.80, 35,073.46 and 13,532.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,373.80, 35,073.46 and 13,532.30 is: 20,305.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,373.80 : 35,073.46 = 13,532.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,373.80/35,073.46 = 13,532.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,373.80x = 35,073.46 × 13,532.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,373.80x = 474,624,479.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,624,479.71/23,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,305.83

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