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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,014.78, 34,466.80 and 13,124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,014.78, 34,466.80 and 13,124.07 is: 19,654.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,014.78 : 34,466.80 = 13,124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,014.78/34,466.80 = 13,124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,014.78x = 34,466.80 × 13,124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,014.78x = 452,344,695.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,344,695.88/23,014.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,654.53

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