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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,969.74, 34,426.92 and 11,870.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,969.74, 34,426.92 and 11,870.46 is: 17,791.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,969.74 : 34,426.92 = 11,870.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,969.74/34,426.92 = 11,870.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,969.74x = 34,426.92 × 11,870.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,969.74x = 408,663,376.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,663,376.78/22,969.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,791.38

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