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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,155.82, 34,705.24 and 13,168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,155.82, 34,705.24 and 13,168.95 is: 19,737.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,155.82 : 34,705.24 = 13,168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,155.82/34,705.24 = 13,168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,155.82x = 34,705.24 × 13,168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,155.82x = 457,031,537.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,031,537.38/23,155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,737.22

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