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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,203.13, 34,759.89 and 13,850.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,203.13, 34,759.89 and 13,850.62 is: 20,749.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,203.13 : 34,759.89 = 13,850.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,203.13/34,759.89 = 13,850.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,203.13x = 34,759.89 × 13,850.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,203.13x = 481,445,940.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,445,940.73/23,203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,749.19

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