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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,567.83, 35,349.90 and 13,700.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,567.83, 35,349.90 and 13,700.81 is: 20,550.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,567.83 : 35,349.90 = 13,700.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,567.83/35,349.90 = 13,700.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,567.83x = 35,349.90 × 13,700.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,567.83x = 484,322,263.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,322,263.42/23,567.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.14

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