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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,249.23, 34,872.57 and 13,637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,249.23, 34,872.57 and 13,637.44 is: 20,455.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,249.23 : 34,872.57 = 13,637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,249.23/34,872.57 = 13,637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,249.23x = 34,872.57 × 13,637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,249.23x = 475,572,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,572,581.02/23,249.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,455.41

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