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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,063.67, 34,551.77 and 13,683.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,063.67, 34,551.77 and 13,683.87 is: 20,499.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,063.67 : 34,551.77 = 13,683.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,063.67/34,551.77 = 13,683.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,063.67x = 34,551.77 × 13,683.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,063.67x = 472,801,860.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,801,860.53/23,063.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,499.85

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