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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,311.80, 34,967.70 and 13,980.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,311.80, 34,967.70 and 13,980.60 is: 20,970.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,311.80 : 34,967.70 = 13,980.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,311.80/34,967.70 = 13,980.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,311.80x = 34,967.70 × 13,980.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,311.80x = 488,869,426.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,869,426.62/23,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,970.90

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