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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.62, 35,632.82 and 13,775.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.62, 35,632.82 and 13,775.24 is: 20,662.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.62 : 35,632.82 = 13,775.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.62/35,632.82 = 13,775.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.62x = 35,632.82 × 13,775.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.62x = 490,850,647.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,850,647.38/23,755.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,662.51

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