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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.77, 34,945.90 and 9,974.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.77, 34,945.90 and 9,974.11 is: 14,948.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.77 : 34,945.90 = 9,974.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.77/34,945.90 = 9,974.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.77x = 34,945.90 × 9,974.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.77x = 348,554,250.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,554,250.65/23,316.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,948.65

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