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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,284.60, 34,871.31 and 13,403.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,284.60, 34,871.31 and 13,403.12 is: 20,072.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,284.60 : 34,871.31 = 13,403.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,284.60/34,871.31 = 13,403.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,284.60x = 34,871.31 × 13,403.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,284.60x = 467,384,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,384,178.13/23,284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,072.68

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