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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.30, 34,932.98 and 13,435.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.30, 34,932.98 and 13,435.16 is: 20,128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.30 : 34,932.98 = 13,435.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.30/34,932.98 = 13,435.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.30x = 34,932.98 × 13,435.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.30x = 469,330,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,330,175.58/23,316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,128.84

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