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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.68, 34,811.52 and 13,834.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.68, 34,811.52 and 13,834.92 is: 20,780.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.68 : 34,811.52 = 13,834.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.68/34,811.52 = 13,834.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.68x = 34,811.52 × 13,834.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.68x = 481,614,594.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,614,594.28/23,176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,780.14

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