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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,161.47, 34,788.70 and 13,819.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,161.47, 34,788.70 and 13,819.72 is: 20,757.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,161.47 : 34,788.70 = 13,819.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,161.47/34,788.70 = 13,819.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,161.47x = 34,788.70 × 13,819.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,161.47x = 480,770,093.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,770,093.16/23,161.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.32

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