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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,398.23, 35,121.65 and 13,556.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,398.23, 35,121.65 and 13,556.73 is: 20,349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,398.23 : 35,121.65 = 13,556.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,398.23/35,121.65 = 13,556.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,398.23x = 35,121.65 × 13,556.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,398.23x = 476,134,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,134,658.42/23,398.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,349.17

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