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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,454.96, 35,171.50 and 13,597.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,454.96, 35,171.50 and 13,597.05 is: 20,389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,454.96 : 35,171.50 = 13,597.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,454.96/35,171.50 = 13,597.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,454.96x = 35,171.50 × 13,597.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,454.96x = 478,228,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,228,644.08/23,454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.23

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