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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.36, 34,913.34 and 19,974.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.36, 34,913.34 and 19,974.36 is: 29,970.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.36 : 34,913.34 = 19,974.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.36/34,913.34 = 19,974.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.36x = 34,913.34 × 19,974.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.36x = 697,371,621.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,371,621.96/23,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,970.81

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