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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,581.21, 35,360.87 and 13,723.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,581.21, 35,360.87 and 13,723.31 is: 20,578.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,581.21 : 35,360.87 = 13,723.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,581.21/35,360.87 = 13,723.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,581.21x = 35,360.87 × 13,723.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,581.21x = 485,268,004.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,268,004.08/23,581.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.59

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