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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,002.40, 34,451.76 and 13,748.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,002.40, 34,451.76 and 13,748.96 is: 20,592.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,002.40 : 34,451.76 = 13,748.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,002.40/34,451.76 = 13,748.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,002.40x = 34,451.76 × 13,748.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,002.40x = 473,675,870.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,675,870.17/23,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.45

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