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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,158.44, 34,784.16 and 13,816.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,158.44, 34,784.16 and 13,816.68 is: 20,752.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,158.44 : 34,784.16 = 13,816.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,158.44/34,784.16 = 13,816.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,158.44x = 34,784.16 × 13,816.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,158.44x = 480,601,607.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,601,607.79/23,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,752.76

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