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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,196.48, 34,777.44 and 13,960.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,196.48, 34,777.44 and 13,960.32 is: 20,930.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,196.48 : 34,777.44 = 13,960.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,196.48/34,777.44 = 13,960.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,196.48x = 34,777.44 × 13,960.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,196.48x = 485,504,191.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,504,191.18/23,196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,930.08

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