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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,979.76, 34,469.28 and 13,097.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,979.76, 34,469.28 and 13,097.94 is: 19,646.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,979.76 : 34,469.28 = 13,097.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,979.76/34,469.28 = 13,097.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,979.76x = 34,469.28 × 13,097.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,979.76x = 451,476,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,476,561.28/22,979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,646.70

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