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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,869.59, 34,304.35 and 11,779.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,869.59, 34,304.35 and 11,779.45 is: 17,669.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,869.59 : 34,304.35 = 11,779.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,869.59/34,304.35 = 11,779.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,869.59x = 34,304.35 × 11,779.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,869.59x = 404,086,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,086,362.40/22,869.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,669.16

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