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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,529.15, 35,282.39 and 13,671.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,529.15, 35,282.39 and 13,671.27 is: 20,500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,529.15 : 35,282.39 = 13,671.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,529.15/35,282.39 = 13,671.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,529.15x = 35,282.39 × 13,671.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,529.15x = 482,355,011.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,355,011.58/23,529.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,500.32

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