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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,271.62, 34,863.41 and 13,755.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,271.62, 34,863.41 and 13,755.47 is: 20,607.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,271.62 : 34,863.41 = 13,755.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,271.62/34,863.41 = 13,755.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,271.62x = 34,863.41 × 13,755.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,271.62x = 479,562,450.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,562,450.42/23,271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,607.18

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