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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,314.51, 34,971.49 and 13,957.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,314.51, 34,971.49 and 13,957.14 is: 20,935.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,314.51 : 34,971.49 = 13,957.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,314.51/34,971.49 = 13,957.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,314.51x = 34,971.49 × 13,957.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,314.51x = 488,101,981.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,101,981.94/23,314.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,935.55

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