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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,035.66, 34,498.14 and 13,144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,035.66, 34,498.14 and 13,144.96 is: 19,685.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,035.66 : 34,498.14 = 13,144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,035.66/34,498.14 = 13,144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,035.66x = 34,498.14 × 13,144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,035.66x = 453,476,670.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,476,670.37/23,035.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,685.86

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