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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,049.51, 34,538.90 and 13,671.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,049.51, 34,538.90 and 13,671.06 is: 20,485.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,049.51 : 34,538.90 = 13,671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,049.51/34,538.90 = 13,671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,049.51x = 34,538.90 × 13,671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,049.51x = 472,183,305.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,183,305.88/23,049.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,485.61

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