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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,306.72, 34,959.89 and 13,949.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,306.72, 34,959.89 and 13,949.33 is: 20,923.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,306.72 : 34,959.89 = 13,949.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,306.72/34,959.89 = 13,949.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,306.72x = 34,959.89 × 13,949.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,306.72x = 487,666,797.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,666,797.83/23,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,923.88

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