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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,566.83, 35,348.40 and 13,699.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,566.83, 35,348.40 and 13,699.81 is: 20,548.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,566.83 : 35,348.40 = 13,699.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,566.83/35,348.40 = 13,699.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,566.83x = 35,348.40 × 13,699.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,566.83x = 484,266,363.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,266,363.80/23,566.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.64

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