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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.91, 34,979.47 and 13,956.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.91, 34,979.47 and 13,956.56 is: 20,931.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.91 : 34,979.47 = 13,956.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.91/34,979.47 = 13,956.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.91x = 34,979.47 × 13,956.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.91x = 488,193,071.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,193,071.82/23,323.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,931.01

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