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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,011.28, 34,505.98 and 13,147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,011.28, 34,505.98 and 13,147.91 is: 19,715.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,011.28 : 34,505.98 = 13,147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,011.28/34,505.98 = 13,147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,011.28x = 34,505.98 × 13,147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,011.28x = 453,681,519.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,681,519.50/23,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,715.61

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