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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,523.62, 35,291.61 and 13,653.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,523.62, 35,291.61 and 13,653.45 is: 20,483.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,523.62 : 35,291.61 = 13,653.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,523.62/35,291.61 = 13,653.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,523.62x = 35,291.61 × 13,653.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,523.62x = 481,852,232.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,852,232.55/23,523.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,483.77

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