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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,999.63, 53,993.96 and 13,823.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,999.63, 53,993.96 and 13,823.45 is: 20,733.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,999.63 : 53,993.96 = 13,823.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,999.63/53,993.96 = 13,823.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,999.63x = 53,993.96 × 13,823.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,999.63x = 746,382,570.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,382,570.95/35,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.07

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