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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,568.32, 35,350.65 and 13,701.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,568.32, 35,350.65 and 13,701.30 is: 20,550.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,568.32 : 35,350.65 = 13,701.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,568.32/35,350.65 = 13,701.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,568.32x = 35,350.65 × 13,701.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,568.32x = 484,349,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,349,860.85/23,568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.89

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