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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,056.57, 34,529.41 and 13,165.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,056.57, 34,529.41 and 13,165.87 is: 19,717.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,056.57 : 34,529.41 = 13,165.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,056.57/34,529.41 = 13,165.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,056.57x = 34,529.41 × 13,165.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,056.57x = 454,609,723.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,609,723.24/23,056.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,717.14

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