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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,085.84, 34,592.76 and 13,707.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,085.84, 34,592.76 and 13,707.12 is: 20,539.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,085.84 : 34,592.76 = 13,707.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,085.84/34,592.76 = 13,707.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,085.84x = 34,592.76 × 13,707.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,085.84x = 474,167,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,167,112.45/23,085.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,539.31

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