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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,549.40, 35,312.70 and 13,691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,549.40, 35,312.70 and 13,691.52 is: 20,530.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,549.40 : 35,312.70 = 13,691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,549.40/35,312.70 = 13,691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,549.40x = 35,312.70 × 13,691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,549.40x = 483,484,538.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,484,538.30/23,549.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,530.65

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