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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,567.32, 35,349.14 and 13,700.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,567.32, 35,349.14 and 13,700.30 is: 20,549.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,567.32 : 35,349.14 = 13,700.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,567.32/35,349.14 = 13,700.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,567.32x = 35,349.14 × 13,700.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,567.32x = 484,293,822.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,293,822.74/23,567.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,549.38

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