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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,650.76, 35,477.96 and 13,791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,650.76, 35,477.96 and 13,791.04 is: 20,687.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,650.76 : 35,477.96 = 13,791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,650.76/35,477.96 = 13,791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,650.76x = 35,477.96 × 13,791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,650.76x = 489,277,965.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,277,965.48/23,650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.62

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