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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,239.63, 34,773.31 and 13,884.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,239.63, 34,773.31 and 13,884.74 is: 20,775.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,239.63 : 34,773.31 = 13,884.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,239.63/34,773.31 = 13,884.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,239.63x = 34,773.31 × 13,884.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,239.63x = 482,818,368.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,818,368.29/23,239.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.65

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