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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,311.62, 34,997.91 and 13,841.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,311.62, 34,997.91 and 13,841.22 is: 20,779.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,311.62 : 34,997.91 = 13,841.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,311.62/34,997.91 = 13,841.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,311.62x = 34,997.91 × 13,841.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,311.62x = 484,413,771.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,413,771.85/23,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.93

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