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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,682.08, 35,511.60 and 13,824.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,682.08, 35,511.60 and 13,824.56 is: 20,730.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,682.08 : 35,511.60 = 13,824.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,682.08/35,511.60 = 13,824.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,682.08x = 35,511.60 × 13,824.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,682.08x = 490,932,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,932,244.90/23,682.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,730.12

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