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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,360.08, 35,021.52 and 13,488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,360.08, 35,021.52 and 13,488.16 is: 20,221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,360.08 : 35,021.52 = 13,488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,360.08/35,021.52 = 13,488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,360.08x = 35,021.52 × 13,488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,360.08x = 472,375,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,375,865.20/23,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,221.50

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