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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,006.01, 34,447.50 and 13,131.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,006.01, 34,447.50 and 13,131.71 is: 19,662.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,006.01 : 34,447.50 = 13,131.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,006.01/34,447.50 = 13,131.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,006.01x = 34,447.50 × 13,131.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,006.01x = 452,354,407.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,354,407.99/23,006.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,662.45

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