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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,244.48, 34,865.46 and 13,632.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,244.48, 34,865.46 and 13,632.71 is: 20,448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,244.48 : 34,865.46 = 13,632.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,244.48/34,865.46 = 13,632.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,244.48x = 34,865.46 × 13,632.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,244.48x = 475,310,530.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,310,530.87/23,244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,448.32

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