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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.91, 34,977.97 and 13,955.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.91, 34,977.97 and 13,955.56 is: 20,929.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.91 : 34,977.97 = 13,955.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.91/34,977.97 = 13,955.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.91x = 34,977.97 × 13,955.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.91x = 488,137,159.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,137,159.01/23,322.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,929.51

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