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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,292.16, 34,945.43 and 13,942.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,292.16, 34,945.43 and 13,942.73 is: 20,918.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,292.16 : 34,945.43 = 13,942.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,292.16/34,945.43 = 13,942.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,292.16x = 34,945.43 × 13,942.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,292.16x = 487,234,712.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,234,712.87/23,292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,918.40

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