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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,976.88, 34,473.53 and 11,298.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,976.88, 34,473.53 and 11,298.30 is: 16,951.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,976.88 : 34,473.53 = 11,298.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,976.88/34,473.53 = 11,298.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,976.88x = 34,473.53 × 11,298.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,976.88x = 389,492,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,492,284.00/22,976.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,951.49

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