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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,753.30, 35,657.55 and 13,899.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,753.30, 35,657.55 and 13,899.65 is: 20,865.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,753.30 : 35,657.55 = 13,899.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,753.30/35,657.55 = 13,899.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,753.30x = 35,657.55 × 13,899.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,753.30x = 495,627,286.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,627,286.57/23,753.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,865.62

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