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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,027.70, 34,556.09 and 13,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,027.70, 34,556.09 and 13,186.20 is: 19,787.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,027.70 : 34,556.09 = 13,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,027.70/34,556.09 = 13,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,027.70x = 34,556.09 × 13,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,027.70x = 455,663,448.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,663,448.03/23,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,787.62

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