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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,771.73, 35,623.56 and 13,361.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,771.73, 35,623.56 and 13,361.61 is: 20,023.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,771.73 : 35,623.56 = 13,361.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,771.73/35,623.56 = 13,361.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,771.73x = 35,623.56 × 13,361.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,771.73x = 475,988,115.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,988,115.53/23,771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,023.28

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