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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,366.42, 34,993.77 and 13,475.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,366.42, 34,993.77 and 13,475.72 is: 20,181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,366.42 : 34,993.77 = 13,475.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,366.42/34,993.77 = 13,475.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,366.42x = 34,993.77 × 13,475.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,366.42x = 471,566,076.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,566,076.90/23,366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,181.35

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