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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,141.70, 34,712.55 and 12,773.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,141.70, 34,712.55 and 12,773.70 is: 19,160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,141.70 : 34,712.55 = 12,773.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,141.70/34,712.55 = 12,773.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,141.70x = 34,712.55 × 12,773.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,141.70x = 443,407,699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,407,699.94/23,141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,160.55

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