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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,308.83, 34,935.48 and 13,427.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,308.83, 34,935.48 and 13,427.64 is: 20,125.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,308.83 : 34,935.48 = 13,427.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,308.83/34,935.48 = 13,427.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,308.83x = 34,935.48 × 13,427.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,308.83x = 469,101,048.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,101,048.67/23,308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,125.47

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