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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,006.77, 34,448.63 and 13,132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,006.77, 34,448.63 and 13,132.46 is: 19,663.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,006.77 : 34,448.63 = 13,132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,006.77/34,448.63 = 13,132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,006.77x = 34,448.63 × 13,132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,006.77x = 452,395,275.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,395,275.99/23,006.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,663.57

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