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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.83, 35,026.80 and 13,868.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.83, 35,026.80 and 13,868.83 is: 20,786.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.83 : 35,026.80 = 13,868.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.83/35,026.80 = 13,868.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.83x = 35,026.80 × 13,868.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.83x = 485,780,726.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,780,726.42/23,369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.66

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