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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.35, 35,511.53 and 13,808.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.35, 35,511.53 and 13,808.55 is: 20,712.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.35 : 35,511.53 = 13,808.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.35/35,511.53 = 13,808.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.35x = 35,511.53 × 13,808.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.35x = 490,362,668.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,362,668.54/23,674.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.83

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