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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,333.76, 35,018.10 and 13,459.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,333.76, 35,018.10 and 13,459.86 is: 20,199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,333.76 : 35,018.10 = 13,459.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,333.76/35,018.10 = 13,459.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,333.76x = 35,018.10 × 13,459.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,333.76x = 471,338,723.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,338,723.47/23,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,199.86

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