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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,468.22, 35,276.14 and 20,386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,468.22, 35,276.14 and 20,386.60 is: 30,644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,468.22 : 35,276.14 = 20,386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,468.22/35,276.14 = 20,386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,468.22x = 35,276.14 × 20,386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,468.22x = 719,160,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,160,378.34/23,468.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,644.02

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