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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,757.81, 35,625.72 and 13,369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,757.81, 35,625.72 and 13,369.56 is: 20,048.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,757.81 : 35,625.72 = 13,369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,757.81/35,625.72 = 13,369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,757.81x = 35,625.72 × 13,369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,757.81x = 476,300,201.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,300,201.08/23,757.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,048.15

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