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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.96, 34,439.12 and 10,480.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.96, 34,439.12 and 10,480.86 is: 15,708.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.96 : 34,439.12 = 10,480.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.96/34,439.12 = 10,480.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.96x = 34,439.12 × 10,480.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.96x = 360,951,595.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,951,595.24/22,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,708.60

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