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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,351.09, 34,967.70 and 13,460.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,351.09, 34,967.70 and 13,460.99 is: 20,157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,351.09 : 34,967.70 = 13,460.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,351.09/34,967.70 = 13,460.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,351.09x = 34,967.70 × 13,460.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,351.09x = 470,699,685.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,699,685.18/23,351.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,157.51

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