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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,311.49, 34,997.72 and 13,841.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,311.49, 34,997.72 and 13,841.10 is: 20,779.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,311.49 : 34,997.72 = 13,841.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,311.49/34,997.72 = 13,841.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,311.49x = 34,997.72 × 13,841.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,311.49x = 484,406,845.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,406,845.65/23,311.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.74

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