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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,321.22, 34,895.70 and 13,967.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,321.22, 34,895.70 and 13,967.85 is: 20,900.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,321.22 : 34,895.70 = 13,967.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,321.22/34,895.70 = 13,967.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,321.22x = 34,895.70 × 13,967.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,321.22x = 487,417,903.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,417,903.25/23,321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,900.19

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