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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,109.80, 34,701.15 and 13,268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,109.80, 34,701.15 and 13,268.30 is: 19,923.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,109.80 : 34,701.15 = 13,268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,109.80/34,701.15 = 13,268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,109.80x = 34,701.15 × 13,268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,109.80x = 460,425,268.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,425,268.55/23,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,923.38

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