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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,304.82, 34,929.48 and 13,423.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,304.82, 34,929.48 and 13,423.63 is: 20,119.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,304.82 : 34,929.48 = 13,423.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,304.82/34,929.48 = 13,423.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,304.82x = 34,929.48 × 13,423.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,304.82x = 468,880,415.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,880,415.61/23,304.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,119.46

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