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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,052.40, 34,491.36 and 13,697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,052.40, 34,491.36 and 13,697.44 is: 20,494.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,052.40 : 34,491.36 = 13,697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,052.40/34,491.36 = 13,697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,052.40x = 34,491.36 × 13,697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,052.40x = 472,443,334.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,443,334.12/23,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,494.32

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