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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,709.26, 35,563.62 and 13,707.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,709.26, 35,563.62 and 13,707.64 is: 20,561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,709.26 : 35,563.62 = 13,707.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,709.26/35,563.62 = 13,707.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,709.26x = 35,563.62 × 13,707.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,709.26x = 487,493,211.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,493,211.15/23,709.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,561.30

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