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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,114.94, 34,607.97 and 14,774.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,114.94, 34,607.97 and 14,774.37 is: 22,120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,114.94 : 34,607.97 = 14,774.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,114.94/34,607.97 = 14,774.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,114.94x = 34,607.97 × 14,774.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,114.94x = 511,310,953.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,310,953.73/23,114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,120.37

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