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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,006.40, 34,457.76 and 13,752.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,006.40, 34,457.76 and 13,752.96 is: 20,598.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,006.40 : 34,457.76 = 13,752.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,006.40/34,457.76 = 13,752.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,006.40x = 34,457.76 × 13,752.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,006.40x = 473,896,194.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,896,194.97/23,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.45

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