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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,272.62, 34,864.91 and 13,756.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,272.62, 34,864.91 and 13,756.47 is: 20,608.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,272.62 : 34,864.91 = 13,756.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,272.62/34,864.91 = 13,756.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,272.62x = 34,864.91 × 13,756.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,272.62x = 479,618,088.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,618,088.47/23,272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,608.68

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