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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,417.52, 35,103.72 and 13,547.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,417.52, 35,103.72 and 13,547.76 is: 20,308.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,417.52 : 35,103.72 = 13,547.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,417.52/35,103.72 = 13,547.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,417.52x = 35,103.72 × 13,547.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,417.52x = 475,576,773.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,576,773.67/23,417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,308.59

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