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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,243.68, 34,863.92 and 13,375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,243.68, 34,863.92 and 13,375.68 is: 20,062.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,243.68 : 34,863.92 = 13,375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,243.68/34,863.92 = 13,375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,243.68x = 34,863.92 × 13,375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,243.68x = 466,328,637.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,328,637.47/23,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,062.60

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