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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,623.02, 35,365.89 and 13,732.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,623.02, 35,365.89 and 13,732.14 is: 20,558.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,623.02 : 35,365.89 = 13,732.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,623.02/35,365.89 = 13,732.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,623.02x = 35,365.89 × 13,732.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,623.02x = 485,649,352.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,649,352.70/23,623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,558.31

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