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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,248.23, 34,871.07 and 13,636.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,248.23, 34,871.07 and 13,636.44 is: 20,453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,248.23 : 34,871.07 = 13,636.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,248.23/34,871.07 = 13,636.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,248.23x = 34,871.07 × 13,636.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,248.23x = 475,517,253.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,517,253.79/23,248.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,453.91

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