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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,239.11, 34,867.80 and 13,884.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,239.11, 34,867.80 and 13,884.24 is: 20,831.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,239.11 : 34,867.80 = 13,884.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,239.11/34,867.80 = 13,884.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,239.11x = 34,867.80 × 13,884.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,239.11x = 484,112,903.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,112,903.47/23,239.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.82

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