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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,066.40, 34,512.36 and 13,711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,066.40, 34,512.36 and 13,711.44 is: 20,515.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,066.40 : 34,512.36 = 13,711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,066.40/34,512.36 = 13,711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,066.40x = 34,512.36 × 13,711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,066.40x = 473,214,153.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,214,153.40/23,066.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,515.30

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