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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,065.67, 34,554.76 and 13,685.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,065.67, 34,554.76 and 13,685.87 is: 20,502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,065.67 : 34,554.76 = 13,685.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,065.67/34,554.76 = 13,685.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,065.67x = 34,554.76 × 13,685.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,065.67x = 472,911,953.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,911,953.24/23,065.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,502.85

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