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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,267.80, 34,901.70 and 13,936.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,267.80, 34,901.70 and 13,936.60 is: 20,904.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,267.80 : 34,901.70 = 13,936.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,267.80/34,901.70 = 13,936.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,267.80x = 34,901.70 × 13,936.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,267.80x = 486,411,032.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,411,032.22/23,267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,904.90

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