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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,033.54, 34,548.93 and 13,551.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,033.54, 34,548.93 and 13,551.18 is: 20,325.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,033.54 : 34,548.93 = 13,551.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,033.54/34,548.93 = 13,551.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,033.54x = 34,548.93 × 13,551.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,033.54x = 468,178,769.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,178,769.24/23,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,325.96

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