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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,159.04, 34,716.96 and 13,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,159.04, 34,716.96 and 13,801.44 is: 20,689.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,159.04 : 34,716.96 = 13,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,159.04/34,716.96 = 13,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,159.04x = 34,716.96 × 13,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,159.04x = 479,144,040.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,144,040.42/23,159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,689.29

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