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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,311.74, 34,974.75 and 13,962.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,311.74, 34,974.75 and 13,962.30 is: 20,947.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,311.74 : 34,974.75 = 13,962.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,311.74/34,974.75 = 13,962.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,311.74x = 34,974.75 × 13,962.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,311.74x = 488,327,951.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,327,951.93/23,311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,947.73

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