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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.60, 34,869.40 and 13,759.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.60, 34,869.40 and 13,759.48 is: 20,613.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.60 : 34,869.40 = 13,759.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.60/34,869.40 = 13,759.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.60x = 34,869.40 × 13,759.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.60x = 479,784,811.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,784,811.91/23,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,613.21

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