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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,513.79, 35,224.53 and 13,632.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,513.79, 35,224.53 and 13,632.30 is: 20,421.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,513.79 : 35,224.53 = 13,632.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,513.79/35,224.53 = 13,632.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,513.79x = 35,224.53 × 13,632.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,513.79x = 480,191,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,191,360.32/23,513.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,421.69

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