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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,588.09, 35,323.78 and 13,697.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,588.09, 35,323.78 and 13,697.38 is: 20,512.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,588.09 : 35,323.78 = 13,697.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,588.09/35,323.78 = 13,697.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,588.09x = 35,323.78 × 13,697.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,588.09x = 483,843,237.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,843,237.70/23,588.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,512.18

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