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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,337.14, 34,974.32 and 12,791.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,337.14, 34,974.32 and 12,791.34 is: 19,169.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,337.14 : 34,974.32 = 12,791.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,337.14/34,974.32 = 12,791.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,337.14x = 34,974.32 × 12,791.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,337.14x = 447,368,354.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,368,354.43/23,337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,169.81

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