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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,328.30, 34,992.45 and 13,997.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,328.30, 34,992.45 and 13,997.10 is: 20,995.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,328.30 : 34,992.45 = 13,997.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,328.30/34,992.45 = 13,997.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,328.30x = 34,992.45 × 13,997.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,328.30x = 489,792,821.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,792,821.90/23,328.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,995.65

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