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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,235.76, 34,846.26 and 13,379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,235.76, 34,846.26 and 13,379.68 is: 20,065.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,235.76 : 34,846.26 = 13,379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,235.76/34,846.26 = 13,379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,235.76x = 34,846.26 × 13,379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,235.76x = 466,231,808.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,231,808.00/23,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,065.27

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