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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,312.80, 34,969.20 and 13,981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,312.80, 34,969.20 and 13,981.60 is: 20,972.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,312.80 : 34,969.20 = 13,981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,312.80/34,969.20 = 13,981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,312.80x = 34,969.20 × 13,981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,312.80x = 488,925,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,925,366.72/23,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,972.40

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