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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,305.85, 34,989.26 and 13,835.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,305.85, 34,989.26 and 13,835.46 is: 20,771.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,305.85 : 34,989.26 = 13,835.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,305.85/34,989.26 = 13,835.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,305.85x = 34,989.26 × 13,835.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,305.85x = 484,092,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,092,366.80/23,305.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,771.28

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