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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,366.32, 35,021.76 and 13,485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,366.32, 35,021.76 and 13,485.16 is: 20,211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,366.32 : 35,021.76 = 13,485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,366.32/35,021.76 = 13,485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,366.32x = 35,021.76 × 13,485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,366.32x = 472,274,037.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,274,037.08/23,366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,211.74

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