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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,336.76, 35,022.60 and 13,462.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,336.76, 35,022.60 and 13,462.86 is: 20,204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,336.76 : 35,022.60 = 13,462.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,336.76/35,022.60 = 13,462.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,336.76x = 35,022.60 × 13,462.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,336.76x = 471,504,360.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,504,360.64/23,336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,204.36

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