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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,303.97, 34,960.59 and 13,440.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,303.97, 34,960.59 and 13,440.96 is: 20,164.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,303.97 : 34,960.59 = 13,440.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,303.97/34,960.59 = 13,440.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,303.97x = 34,960.59 × 13,440.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,303.97x = 469,903,891.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,903,891.77/23,303.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,164.11

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