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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,503.65, 35,286.76 and 13,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,503.65, 35,286.76 and 13,650 is: 20,493.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,503.65 : 35,286.76 = 13,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,503.65/35,286.76 = 13,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,503.65x = 35,286.76 × 13,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,503.65x = 481,664,274
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,664,274/23,503.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.17

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