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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,284.96, 34,934.74 and 14,974.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,284.96, 34,934.74 and 14,974.36 is: 22,466.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,284.96 : 34,934.74 = 14,974.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,284.96/34,934.74 = 14,974.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,284.96x = 34,934.74 × 14,974.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,284.96x = 523,125,373.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,125,373.27/23,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,466.23

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