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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,550.98, 35,332.68 and 13,680.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,550.98, 35,332.68 and 13,680.77 is: 20,524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,550.98 : 35,332.68 = 13,680.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,550.98/35,332.68 = 13,680.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,550.98x = 35,332.68 × 13,680.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,550.98x = 483,378,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,378,268.56/23,550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.76

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