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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,160.47, 34,787.19 and 13,818.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,160.47, 34,787.19 and 13,818.72 is: 20,755.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,160.47 : 34,787.19 = 13,818.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,160.47/34,787.19 = 13,818.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,160.47x = 34,787.19 × 13,818.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,160.47x = 480,714,359.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,714,359.57/23,160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,755.81

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