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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,486.16, 35,218.26 and 13,628.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,486.16, 35,218.26 and 13,628.46 is: 20,436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,486.16 : 35,218.26 = 13,628.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,486.16/35,218.26 = 13,628.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,486.16x = 35,218.26 × 13,628.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,486.16x = 479,970,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,970,647.68/23,486.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,436.32

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