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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,166.15, 34,743.88 and 13,808.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,166.15, 34,743.88 and 13,808.80 is: 20,710.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,166.15 : 34,743.88 = 13,808.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,166.15/34,743.88 = 13,808.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,166.15x = 34,743.88 × 13,808.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,166.15x = 479,771,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,771,290.14/23,166.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,710.01

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