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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,250.23, 34,874.07 and 13,638.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,250.23, 34,874.07 and 13,638.44 is: 20,456.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,250.23 : 34,874.07 = 13,638.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,250.23/34,874.07 = 13,638.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,250.23x = 34,874.07 × 13,638.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,250.23x = 475,627,911.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,627,911.25/23,250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,456.91

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