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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,453.96, 35,170.00 and 13,596.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,453.96, 35,170.00 and 13,596.05 is: 20,387.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,453.96 : 35,170.00 = 13,596.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,453.96/35,170.00 = 13,596.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,453.96x = 35,170.00 × 13,596.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,453.96x = 478,173,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,173,132.43/23,453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,387.74

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