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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.08, 35,018.52 and 13,486.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.08, 35,018.52 and 13,486.16 is: 20,218.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.08 : 35,018.52 = 13,486.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.08/35,018.52 = 13,486.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.08x = 35,018.52 × 13,486.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.08x = 472,265,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,265,363.68/23,358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,218.50

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