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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,042.56, 34,566 and 13,866.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,042.56, 34,566 and 13,866.88 is: 20,801.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,042.56 : 34,566 = 13,866.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,042.56/34,566 = 13,866.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,042.56x = 34,566 × 13,866.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,042.56x = 479,322,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,322,574.08/23,042.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,801.62

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