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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,606.91, 35,376.35 and 13,611.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,606.91, 35,376.35 and 13,611.26 is: 20,397.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,606.91 : 35,376.35 = 13,611.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,606.91/35,376.35 = 13,611.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,606.91x = 35,376.35 × 13,611.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,606.91x = 481,516,524.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,516,524.85/23,606.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,397.27

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