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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,528.40, 35,281.26 and 13,670.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,528.40, 35,281.26 and 13,670.52 is: 20,499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,528.40 : 35,281.26 = 13,670.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,528.40/35,281.26 = 13,670.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,528.40x = 35,281.26 × 13,670.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,528.40x = 482,313,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,313,170.46/23,528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,499.19

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