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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,101.20, 34,651.80 and 12,733.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,101.20, 34,651.80 and 12,733.20 is: 19,099.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,101.20 : 34,651.80 = 12,733.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,101.20/34,651.80 = 12,733.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,101.20x = 34,651.80 × 12,733.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,101.20x = 441,228,299.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,228,299.76/23,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,099.80

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