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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,168.77, 34,799.70 and 13,827.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,168.77, 34,799.70 and 13,827.04 is: 20,768.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,168.77 : 34,799.70 = 13,827.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,168.77/34,799.70 = 13,827.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,168.77x = 34,799.70 × 13,827.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,168.77x = 481,176,843.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,176,843.89/23,168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,768.34

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