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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,397.23, 35,120.15 and 13,555.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,397.23, 35,120.15 and 13,555.73 is: 20,347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,397.23 : 35,120.15 = 13,555.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,397.23/35,120.15 = 13,555.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,397.23x = 35,120.15 × 13,555.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,397.23x = 476,079,270.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,079,270.96/23,397.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,347.68

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