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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,979.48, 34,451.90 and 11,736.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,979.48, 34,451.90 and 11,736.50 is: 17,595.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,979.48 : 34,451.90 = 11,736.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,979.48/34,451.90 = 11,736.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,979.48x = 34,451.90 × 11,736.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,979.48x = 404,344,724.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,344,724.35/22,979.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,595.90

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