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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,664.51, 35,498.66 and 13,804.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,664.51, 35,498.66 and 13,804.79 is: 20,708.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,664.51 : 35,498.66 = 13,804.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,664.51/35,498.66 = 13,804.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,664.51x = 35,498.66 × 13,804.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,664.51x = 490,051,300.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,051,300.06/23,664.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,708.28

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