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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,052.78, 34,577.55 and 13,161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,052.78, 34,577.55 and 13,161.06 is: 19,740.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,052.78 : 34,577.55 = 13,161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,052.78/34,577.55 = 13,161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,052.78x = 34,577.55 × 13,161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,052.78x = 455,077,210.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,077,210.20/23,052.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,740.67

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