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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,539.40, 35,297.70 and 13,681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,539.40, 35,297.70 and 13,681.52 is: 20,515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,539.40 : 35,297.70 = 13,681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,539.40/35,297.70 = 13,681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,539.40x = 35,297.70 × 13,681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,539.40x = 482,926,188.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,926,188.50/23,539.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,515.65

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