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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,298.97, 34,948.29 and 13,941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,298.97, 34,948.29 and 13,941.60 is: 20,912.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,298.97 : 34,948.29 = 13,941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,298.97/34,948.29 = 13,941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,298.97x = 34,948.29 × 13,941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,298.97x = 487,235,079.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,235,079.86/23,298.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,912.30

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