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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,320.74, 34,961.94 and 9,274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,320.74, 34,961.94 and 9,274.74 is: 13,904.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,320.74 : 34,961.94 = 9,274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,320.74/34,961.94 = 9,274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,320.74x = 34,961.94 × 9,274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,320.74x = 324,262,903.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,262,903.40/23,320.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,904.49

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