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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,501.14, 35,251.71 and 13,708.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,501.14, 35,251.71 and 13,708.78 is: 20,563.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,501.14 : 35,251.71 = 13,708.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,501.14/35,251.71 = 13,708.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,501.14x = 35,251.71 × 13,708.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,501.14x = 483,257,937.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,257,937.01/23,501.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.17

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