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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,312.99, 34,999.97 and 13,842.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,312.99, 34,999.97 and 13,842.60 is: 20,782.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,312.99 : 34,999.97 = 13,842.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,312.99/34,999.97 = 13,842.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,312.99x = 34,999.97 × 13,842.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,312.99x = 484,490,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,490,584.72/23,312.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,782.00

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