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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,161.44, 34,788.66 and 13,819.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,161.44, 34,788.66 and 13,819.68 is: 20,757.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,161.44 : 34,788.66 = 13,819.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,161.44/34,788.66 = 13,819.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,161.44x = 34,788.66 × 13,819.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,161.44x = 480,768,148.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,768,148.83/23,161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.27

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