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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.92, 35,044.85 and 13,480.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.92, 35,044.85 and 13,480.16 is: 20,223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.92 : 35,044.85 = 13,480.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.92/35,044.85 = 13,480.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.92x = 35,044.85 × 13,480.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.92x = 472,410,043.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,410,043.65/23,358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,223.97

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