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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,055.96, 34,551.52 and 13,180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,055.96, 34,551.52 and 13,180.44 is: 19,752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,055.96 : 34,551.52 = 13,180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,055.96/34,551.52 = 13,180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,055.96x = 34,551.52 × 13,180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,055.96x = 455,404,236.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,404,236.27/23,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,752.13

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