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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,042.14, 34,572.93 and 13,700.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,042.14, 34,572.93 and 13,700.01 is: 20,555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,042.14 : 34,572.93 = 13,700.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,042.14/34,572.93 = 13,700.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,042.14x = 34,572.93 × 13,700.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,042.14x = 473,649,486.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,649,486.73/23,042.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,555.79

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