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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,396.23, 35,118.65 and 13,554.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,396.23, 35,118.65 and 13,554.73 is: 20,346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,396.23 : 35,118.65 = 13,554.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,396.23/35,118.65 = 13,554.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,396.23x = 35,118.65 × 13,554.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,396.23x = 476,023,818.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,023,818.71/23,396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,346.18

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