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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,246.61, 34,867.40 and 13,759.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,246.61, 34,867.40 and 13,759.89 is: 20,638.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,246.61 : 34,867.40 = 13,759.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,246.61/34,867.40 = 13,759.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,246.61x = 34,867.40 × 13,759.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,246.61x = 479,771,519.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,771,519.79/23,246.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,638.34

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