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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,671.52, 35,528.16 and 13,797.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,671.52, 35,528.16 and 13,797.20 is: 20,707.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,671.52 : 35,528.16 = 13,797.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,671.52/35,528.16 = 13,797.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,671.52x = 35,528.16 × 13,797.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,671.52x = 490,189,129.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,189,129.15/23,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,707.97

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