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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,026.79, 34,548.35 and 13,174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,026.79, 34,548.35 and 13,174.35 is: 19,766.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,026.79 : 34,548.35 = 13,174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,026.79/34,548.35 = 13,174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,026.79x = 34,548.35 × 13,174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,026.79x = 455,151,988.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,151,988.95/23,026.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,766.20

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