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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,068.89, 34,614.27 and 13,727.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,068.89, 34,614.27 and 13,727.34 is: 20,597.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,068.89 : 34,614.27 = 13,727.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,068.89/34,614.27 = 13,727.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,068.89x = 34,614.27 × 13,727.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,068.89x = 475,161,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,161,853.14/23,068.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,597.52

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