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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.06, 35,509.24 and 13,692.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.06, 35,509.24 and 13,692.80 is: 20,538.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.06 : 35,509.24 = 13,692.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.06/35,509.24 = 13,692.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.06x = 35,509.24 × 13,692.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.06x = 486,220,750.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,220,750.60/23,673.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,538.99

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