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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,062.28, 34,591.80 and 13,170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,062.28, 34,591.80 and 13,170.56 is: 19,754.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,062.28 : 34,591.80 = 13,170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,062.28/34,591.80 = 13,170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,062.28x = 34,591.80 × 13,170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,062.28x = 455,593,377.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,593,377.41/23,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,754.91

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