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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,239.76, 34,773.48 and 13,884.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,239.76, 34,773.48 and 13,884.89 is: 20,775.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,239.76 : 34,773.48 = 13,884.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,239.76/34,773.48 = 13,884.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,239.76x = 34,773.48 × 13,884.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,239.76x = 482,825,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,825,770.85/23,239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.85

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