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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,874.73, 34,304.80 and 11,779.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,874.73, 34,304.80 and 11,779.95 is: 17,666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,874.73 : 34,304.80 = 11,779.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,874.73/34,304.80 = 11,779.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,874.73x = 34,304.80 × 11,779.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,874.73x = 404,108,828.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,108,828.76/22,874.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,666.17

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