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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.79, 34,466.87 and 12,583.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.79, 34,466.87 and 12,583.87 is: 18,875.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.79 : 34,466.87 = 12,583.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.79/34,466.87 = 12,583.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.79x = 34,466.87 × 12,583.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.79x = 433,726,611.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,726,611.39/22,977.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,875.91

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