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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,136.58, 34,664.55 and 13,882.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,136.58, 34,664.55 and 13,882.18 is: 20,799.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,136.58 : 34,664.55 = 13,882.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,136.58/34,664.55 = 13,882.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,136.58x = 34,664.55 × 13,882.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,136.58x = 481,219,522.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,219,522.72/23,136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,799.08

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