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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,065.14, 34,608.63 and 13,723.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,065.14, 34,608.63 and 13,723.62 is: 20,591.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,065.14 : 34,608.63 = 13,723.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,065.14/34,608.63 = 13,723.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,065.14x = 34,608.63 × 13,723.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,065.14x = 474,955,686.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,955,686.84/23,065.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.93

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