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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,158.80, 34,682.28 and 13,268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,158.80, 34,682.28 and 13,268.04 is: 19,870.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,158.80 : 34,682.28 = 13,268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,158.80/34,682.28 = 13,268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,158.80x = 34,682.28 × 13,268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,158.80x = 460,165,878.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,165,878.33/23,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,870.02

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