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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,253.47, 34,845.89 and 13,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,253.47, 34,845.89 and 13,755.96 is: 20,613.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,253.47 : 34,845.89 = 13,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,253.47/34,845.89 = 13,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,253.47x = 34,845.89 × 13,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,253.47x = 479,338,669.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,338,669.00/23,253.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,613.64

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