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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,082.48, 34,688.66 and 13,724.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,082.48, 34,688.66 and 13,724.19 is: 20,624.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,082.48 : 34,688.66 = 13,724.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,082.48/34,688.66 = 13,724.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,082.48x = 34,688.66 × 13,724.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,082.48x = 476,073,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,073,692.06/23,082.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,624.89

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