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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,522.90, 35,273.01 and 13,665

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,522.90, 35,273.01 and 13,665 is: 20,490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,522.90 : 35,273.01 = 13,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,522.90/35,273.01 = 13,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,522.90x = 35,273.01 × 13,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,522.90x = 482,005,681.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,005,681.65/23,522.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,490.91

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