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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,048.22, 34,516.91 and 13,157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,048.22, 34,516.91 and 13,157.51 is: 19,704.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,048.22 : 34,516.91 = 13,157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,048.22/34,516.91 = 13,157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,048.22x = 34,516.91 × 13,157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,048.22x = 454,156,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,156,707.68/23,048.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,704.63

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