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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.42, 34,869.09 and 13,759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.42, 34,869.09 and 13,759.27 is: 20,612.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.42 : 34,869.09 = 13,759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.42/34,869.09 = 13,759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.42x = 34,869.09 × 13,759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.42x = 479,773,049.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,773,049.62/23,275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,612.87

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