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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,332.82, 34,974.48 and 11,469.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,332.82, 34,974.48 and 11,469.87 is: 17,192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,332.82 : 34,974.48 = 11,469.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,332.82/34,974.48 = 11,469.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,332.82x = 34,974.48 × 11,469.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,332.82x = 401,152,738.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,152,738.92/23,332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,192.64

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