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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,067.98, 34,612.91 and 13,726.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,067.98, 34,612.91 and 13,726.45 is: 20,596.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,067.98 : 34,612.91 = 13,726.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,067.98/34,612.91 = 13,726.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,067.98x = 34,612.91 × 13,726.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,067.98x = 475,112,378.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,112,378.47/23,067.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,596.18

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