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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,658.92, 35,476.62 and 13,800.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,658.92, 35,476.62 and 13,800.68 is: 20,694.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,658.92 : 35,476.62 = 13,800.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,658.92/35,476.62 = 13,800.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,658.92x = 35,476.62 × 13,800.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,658.92x = 489,601,480.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,601,480.10/23,658.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,694.16

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