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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,068.40, 34,515.36 and 13,713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,068.40, 34,515.36 and 13,713.44 is: 20,518.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,068.40 : 34,515.36 = 13,713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,068.40/34,515.36 = 13,713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,068.40x = 34,515.36 × 13,713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,068.40x = 473,324,318.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,324,318.44/23,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,518.30

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