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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,076.55, 34,604.01 and 13,717.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,076.55, 34,604.01 and 13,717.81 is: 20,570.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,076.55 : 34,604.01 = 13,717.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,076.55/34,604.01 = 13,717.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,076.55x = 34,604.01 × 13,717.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,076.55x = 474,691,234.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,691,234.42/23,076.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,570.29

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