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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,347.08, 34,984.17 and 13,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,347.08, 34,984.17 and 13,491 is: 20,215.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,347.08 : 34,984.17 = 13,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,347.08/34,984.17 = 13,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,347.08x = 34,984.17 × 13,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,347.08x = 471,971,437.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,971,437.47/23,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,215.44

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