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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,078.76, 34,683.05 and 13,720.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,078.76, 34,683.05 and 13,720.44 is: 20,619.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,078.76 : 34,683.05 = 13,720.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,078.76/34,683.05 = 13,720.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,078.76x = 34,683.05 × 13,720.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,078.76x = 475,866,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,866,675.81/23,078.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,619.25

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