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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,414.73, 35,146.41 and 13,573.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,414.73, 35,146.41 and 13,573.23 is: 20,373.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,414.73 : 35,146.41 = 13,573.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,414.73/35,146.41 = 13,573.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,414.73x = 35,146.41 × 13,573.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,414.73x = 477,050,306.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,050,306.60/23,414.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,373.94

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