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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,506.65, 35,291.26 and 13,653

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,506.65, 35,291.26 and 13,653 is: 20,497.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,506.65 : 35,291.26 = 13,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,506.65/35,291.26 = 13,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,506.65x = 35,291.26 × 13,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,506.65x = 481,831,589.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,831,589.85/23,506.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,497.67

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