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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,099.38, 34,636.11 and 13,742.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,099.38, 34,636.11 and 13,742.26 is: 20,605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,099.38 : 34,636.11 = 13,742.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,099.38/34,636.11 = 13,742.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,099.38x = 34,636.11 × 13,742.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,099.38x = 475,978,429.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,978,429.01/23,099.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,605.68

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