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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,009.67, 34,579.51 and 13,651.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,009.67, 34,579.51 and 13,651.44 is: 20,515.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,009.67 : 34,579.51 = 13,651.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,009.67/34,579.51 = 13,651.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,009.67x = 34,579.51 × 13,651.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,009.67x = 472,059,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,059,942.19/23,009.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,515.72

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