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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,149.28, 34,730.04 and 13,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,149.28, 34,730.04 and 13,292 is: 19,941.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,149.28 : 34,730.04 = 13,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,149.28/34,730.04 = 13,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,149.28x = 34,730.04 × 13,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,149.28x = 461,631,691.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,631,691.68/23,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,941.51

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