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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.80, 34,902.63 and 13,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.80, 34,902.63 and 13,417.20 is: 20,127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.80 : 34,902.63 = 13,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.80/34,902.63 = 13,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.80x = 34,902.63 × 13,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.80x = 468,295,567.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,295,567.24/23,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,127.20

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