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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,041.64, 34,562.44 and 13,173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,041.64, 34,562.44 and 13,173.99 is: 19,760.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,041.64 : 34,562.44 = 13,173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,041.64/34,562.44 = 13,173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,041.64x = 34,562.44 × 13,173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,041.64x = 455,325,292.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,325,292.41/23,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,760.98

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