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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,525.90, 35,277.51 and 13,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,525.90, 35,277.51 and 13,668 is: 20,495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,525.90 : 35,277.51 = 13,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,525.90/35,277.51 = 13,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,525.90x = 35,277.51 × 13,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,525.90x = 482,173,006.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,173,006.68/23,525.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,495.41

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