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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,060.96, 34,643.34 and 13,707.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,060.96, 34,643.34 and 13,707.08 is: 20,591.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,060.96 : 34,643.34 = 13,707.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,060.96/34,643.34 = 13,707.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,060.96x = 34,643.34 × 13,707.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,060.96x = 474,859,032.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,859,032.85/23,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.47

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