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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,537.58, 35,326.62 and 13,663.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,537.58, 35,326.62 and 13,663.14 is: 20,506.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,537.58 : 35,326.62 = 13,663.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,537.58/35,326.62 = 13,663.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,537.58x = 35,326.62 × 13,663.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,537.58x = 482,672,554.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,672,554.79/23,537.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,506.46

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