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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,257.98, 34,885.68 and 13,646.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,257.98, 34,885.68 and 13,646.22 is: 20,468.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,257.98 : 34,885.68 = 13,646.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,257.98/34,885.68 = 13,646.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,257.98x = 34,885.68 × 13,646.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,257.98x = 476,057,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,057,664.13/23,257.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,468.57

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