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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,058.18, 34,598.21 and 13,716.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,058.18, 34,598.21 and 13,716.62 is: 20,581.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,058.18 : 34,598.21 = 13,716.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,058.18/34,598.21 = 13,716.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,058.18x = 34,598.21 × 13,716.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,058.18x = 474,570,257.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,570,257.68/23,058.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,581.43

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