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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,173.56, 34,794.90 and 13,323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,173.56, 34,794.90 and 13,323.96 is: 20,005.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,173.56 : 34,794.90 = 13,323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,173.56/34,794.90 = 13,323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,173.56x = 34,794.90 × 13,323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,173.56x = 463,605,855.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,605,855.80/23,173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,005.81

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