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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,194.12, 34,747.44 and 17,974.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,194.12, 34,747.44 and 17,974.48 is: 26,927.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,194.12 : 34,747.44 = 17,974.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,194.12/34,747.44 = 17,974.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,194.12x = 34,747.44 × 17,974.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,194.12x = 624,567,165.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,567,165.33/23,194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,927.82

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