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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,655.98, 35,440.90 and 13,765.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,655.98, 35,440.90 and 13,765.28 is: 20,622.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,655.98 : 35,440.90 = 13,765.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,655.98/35,440.90 = 13,765.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,655.98x = 35,440.90 × 13,765.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,655.98x = 487,853,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,853,700.33/23,655.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,622.85

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