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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,161.63, 34,737.13 and 13,804.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,161.63, 34,737.13 and 13,804.31 is: 20,703.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,161.63 : 34,737.13 = 13,804.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,161.63/34,737.13 = 13,804.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,161.63x = 34,737.13 × 13,804.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,161.63x = 479,522,111.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,522,111.03/23,161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,703.30

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