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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,302.96, 34,954.28 and 13,945.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,302.96, 34,954.28 and 13,945.60 is: 20,918.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,302.96 : 34,954.28 = 13,945.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,302.96/34,954.28 = 13,945.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,302.96x = 34,954.28 × 13,945.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,302.96x = 487,458,407.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,458,407.17/23,302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,918.30

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