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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,230.69, 34,759.93 and 13,875.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,230.69, 34,759.93 and 13,875.80 is: 20,762.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,230.69 : 34,759.93 = 13,875.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,230.69/34,759.93 = 13,875.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,230.69x = 34,759.93 × 13,875.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,230.69x = 482,321,767.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,321,767.32/23,230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,762.26

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