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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,010.22, 34,523.53 and 13,157.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,010.22, 34,523.53 and 13,157.78 is: 19,741.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,010.22 : 34,523.53 = 13,157.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,010.22/34,523.53 = 13,157.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,010.22x = 34,523.53 × 13,157.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,010.22x = 454,253,065.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,253,065.98/23,010.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,741.36

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