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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,233.73, 34,805.78 and 13,881.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,233.73, 34,805.78 and 13,881.21 is: 20,795.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,233.73 : 34,805.78 = 13,881.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,233.73/34,805.78 = 13,881.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,233.73x = 34,805.78 × 13,881.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,233.73x = 483,146,271.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,146,271.99/23,233.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.04

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