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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.43, 34,759.33 and 13,819.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.43, 34,759.33 and 13,819.11 is: 20,725.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.43 : 34,759.33 = 13,819.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.43/34,759.33 = 13,819.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.43x = 34,759.33 × 13,819.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.43x = 480,342,839.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,342,839.90/23,176.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,725.49

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