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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,574.15, 35,308.98 and 13,688.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,574.15, 35,308.98 and 13,688.91 is: 20,503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,574.15 : 35,308.98 = 13,688.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,574.15/35,308.98 = 13,688.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,574.15x = 35,308.98 × 13,688.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,574.15x = 483,341,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,341,449.41/23,574.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,503.03

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