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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,623.80, 35,435.70 and 13,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,623.80, 35,435.70 and 13,774.20 is: 20,661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,623.80 : 35,435.70 = 13,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,623.80/35,435.70 = 13,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,623.80x = 35,435.70 × 13,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,623.80x = 488,098,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,098,418.94/23,623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,661.30

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