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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,626.12, 35,427.66 and 13,493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,626.12, 35,427.66 and 13,493.32 is: 20,233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,626.12 : 35,427.66 = 13,493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,626.12/35,427.66 = 13,493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,626.12x = 35,427.66 × 13,493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,626.12x = 478,036,753.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,036,753.23/23,626.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.40

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