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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,011.58, 34,482.01 and 13,632.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,011.58, 34,482.01 and 13,632.94 is: 20,428.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,011.58 : 34,482.01 = 13,632.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,011.58/34,482.01 = 13,632.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,011.58x = 34,482.01 × 13,632.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,011.58x = 470,091,173.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,091,173.41/23,011.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,428.46

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