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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,213, 34,774.68 and 13,860.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,213, 34,774.68 and 13,860.52 is: 20,764.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,213 : 34,774.68 = 13,860.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,213/34,774.68 = 13,860.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,213x = 34,774.68 × 13,860.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,213x = 481,995,147.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,995,147.63/23,213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,764.02

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