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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,010.58, 34,480.51 and 13,631.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,010.58, 34,480.51 and 13,631.94 is: 20,426.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,010.58 : 34,480.51 = 13,631.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,010.58/34,480.51 = 13,631.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,010.58x = 34,480.51 × 13,631.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,010.58x = 470,036,209.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,036,209.41/23,010.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,426.96

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