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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,178.78, 34,766.55 and 13,287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,178.78, 34,766.55 and 13,287.06 is: 19,929.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,178.78 : 34,766.55 = 13,287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,178.78/34,766.55 = 13,287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,178.78x = 34,766.55 × 13,287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,178.78x = 461,945,235.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,945,235.84/23,178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,929.66

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