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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,314.08, 34,979.88 and 13,960.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,314.08, 34,979.88 and 13,960.74 is: 20,946.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,314.08 : 34,979.88 = 13,960.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,314.08/34,979.88 = 13,960.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,314.08x = 34,979.88 × 13,960.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,314.08x = 488,345,009.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,345,009.91/23,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,946.36

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