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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,523.53, 35,273.95 and 13,665.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,523.53, 35,273.95 and 13,665.62 is: 20,491.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,523.53 : 35,273.95 = 13,665.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,523.53/35,273.95 = 13,665.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,523.53x = 35,273.95 × 13,665.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,523.53x = 482,040,450.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,040,450.62/23,523.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,491.85

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