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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,223.36, 34,836.90 and 13,926.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,223.36, 34,836.90 and 13,926.81 is: 20,891.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,223.36 : 34,836.90 = 13,926.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,223.36/34,836.90 = 13,926.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,223.36x = 34,836.90 × 13,926.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,223.36x = 485,166,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,166,887.29/23,223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,891.33

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