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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,053.56, 34,524.92 and 13,162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,053.56, 34,524.92 and 13,162.86 is: 19,712.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,053.56 : 34,524.92 = 13,162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,053.56/34,524.92 = 13,162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,053.56x = 34,524.92 × 13,162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,053.56x = 454,446,688.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,446,688.47/23,053.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,712.65

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