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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,094.98, 34,555.79 and 13,700.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,094.98, 34,555.79 and 13,700.60 is: 20,499.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,094.98 : 34,555.79 = 13,700.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,094.98/34,555.79 = 13,700.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,094.98x = 34,555.79 × 13,700.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,094.98x = 473,434,917.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,434,917.95/23,094.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,499.48

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