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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,325.03, 34,996.25 and 13,971.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,325.03, 34,996.25 and 13,971.69 is: 20,962.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,325.03 : 34,996.25 = 13,971.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,325.03/34,996.25 = 13,971.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,325.03x = 34,996.25 × 13,971.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,325.03x = 488,956,791.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,956,791.09/23,325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,962.75

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