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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,297.97, 34,946.79 and 13,940.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,297.97, 34,946.79 and 13,940.60 is: 20,910.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,297.97 : 34,946.79 = 13,940.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,297.97/34,946.79 = 13,940.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,297.97x = 34,946.79 × 13,940.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,297.97x = 487,179,045.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,179,045.94/23,297.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,910.79

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