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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,247.14, 34,784.56 and 13,892.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,247.14, 34,784.56 and 13,892.24 is: 20,786.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,247.14 : 34,784.56 = 13,892.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,247.14/34,784.56 = 13,892.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,247.14x = 34,784.56 × 13,892.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,247.14x = 483,235,455.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,235,455.81/23,247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.88

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