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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,299.97, 34,949.79 and 13,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,299.97, 34,949.79 and 13,942.60 is: 20,913.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,299.97 : 34,949.79 = 13,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,299.97/34,949.79 = 13,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,299.97x = 34,949.79 × 13,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,299.97x = 487,290,942.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,290,942.05/23,299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,913.80

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