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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,248.38, 34,874.73 and 13,368.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,248.38, 34,874.73 and 13,368.54 is: 20,054.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,248.38 : 34,874.73 = 13,368.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,248.38/34,874.73 = 13,368.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,248.38x = 34,874.73 × 13,368.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,248.38x = 466,224,222.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,224,222.99/23,248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,054.05

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