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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,367.32, 35,023.26 and 13,486.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,367.32, 35,023.26 and 13,486.16 is: 20,213.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,367.32 : 35,023.26 = 13,486.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,367.32/35,023.26 = 13,486.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,367.32x = 35,023.26 × 13,486.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,367.32x = 472,329,288.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,329,288.08/23,367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,213.24

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