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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.19, 35,560.53 and 13,705.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.19, 35,560.53 and 13,705.58 is: 20,558.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.19 : 35,560.53 = 13,705.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.19/35,560.53 = 13,705.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.19x = 35,560.53 × 13,705.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.19x = 487,377,562.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,377,562.35/23,707.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,558.22

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