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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.55, 34,448.10 and 12,589.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.55, 34,448.10 and 12,589.30 is: 18,873.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.55 : 34,448.10 = 12,589.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.55/34,448.10 = 12,589.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.55x = 34,448.10 × 12,589.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.55x = 433,677,465.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,677,465.33/22,977.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,873.96

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