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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,395.23, 35,117.15 and 13,553.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,395.23, 35,117.15 and 13,553.73 is: 20,344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,395.23 : 35,117.15 = 13,553.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,395.23/35,117.15 = 13,553.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,395.23x = 35,117.15 × 13,553.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,395.23x = 475,968,301.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,968,301.70/23,395.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,344.67

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