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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.52, 35,363.64 and 13,730.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.52, 35,363.64 and 13,730.64 is: 20,556.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.52 : 35,363.64 = 13,730.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.52/35,363.64 = 13,730.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.52x = 35,363.64 × 13,730.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.52x = 485,565,409.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,565,409.93/23,621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,556.06

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