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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.55, 34,998.43 and 13,478.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.55, 34,998.43 and 13,478.84 is: 20,186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.55 : 34,998.43 = 13,478.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.55/34,998.43 = 13,478.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.55x = 34,998.43 × 13,478.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.55x = 471,738,063.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,738,063.23/23,369.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,186.02

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