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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,533.83, 35,317.74 and 13,659.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,533.83, 35,317.74 and 13,659.93 is: 20,499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,533.83 : 35,317.74 = 13,659.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,533.83/35,317.74 = 13,659.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,533.83x = 35,317.74 × 13,659.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,533.83x = 482,437,856.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,437,856.16/23,533.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,499.76

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