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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,348.70, 34,985.52 and 13,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,348.70, 34,985.52 and 13,966.20 is: 20,926.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,348.70 : 34,985.52 = 13,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,348.70/34,985.52 = 13,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,348.70x = 34,985.52 × 13,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,348.70x = 488,614,769.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,614,769.42/23,348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,926.85

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