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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,481.35, 35,253.30 and 13,627.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,481.35, 35,253.30 and 13,627.70 is: 20,459.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,481.35 : 35,253.30 = 13,627.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,481.35/35,253.30 = 13,627.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,481.35x = 35,253.30 × 13,627.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,481.35x = 480,421,396.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,421,396.41/23,481.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,459.70

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