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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,063.78, 34,594.05 and 13,172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,063.78, 34,594.05 and 13,172.06 is: 19,757.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,063.78 : 34,594.05 = 13,172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,063.78/34,594.05 = 13,172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,063.78x = 34,594.05 × 13,172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,063.78x = 455,674,902.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,674,902.24/23,063.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.16

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