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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.76, 35,449.28 and 13,754.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.76, 35,449.28 and 13,754.20 is: 20,653.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.76 : 35,449.28 = 13,754.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.76/35,449.28 = 13,754.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.76x = 35,449.28 × 13,754.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.76x = 487,576,486.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,576,486.98/23,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.23

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