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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,348.48, 35,053.28 and 13,878.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,348.48, 35,053.28 and 13,878.16 is: 20,835.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,348.48 : 35,053.28 = 13,878.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,348.48/35,053.28 = 13,878.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,348.48x = 35,053.28 × 13,878.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,348.48x = 486,475,028.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,475,028.36/23,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.40

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