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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,295.08, 34,942.46 and 13,937.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,295.08, 34,942.46 and 13,937.69 is: 20,906.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,295.08 : 34,942.46 = 13,937.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,295.08/34,942.46 = 13,937.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,295.08x = 34,942.46 × 13,937.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,295.08x = 487,017,192.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,017,192.99/23,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,906.44

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