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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,552.98, 35,335.68 and 13,682.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,552.98, 35,335.68 and 13,682.78 is: 20,527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,552.98 : 35,335.68 = 13,682.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,552.98/35,335.68 = 13,682.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,552.98x = 35,335.68 × 13,682.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,552.98x = 483,490,335.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,490,335.59/23,552.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,527.78

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