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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,989.78, 34,484.54 and 12,989.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,989.78, 34,484.54 and 12,989.99 is: 19,484.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,989.78 : 34,484.54 = 12,989.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,989.78/34,484.54 = 12,989.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,989.78x = 34,484.54 × 12,989.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,989.78x = 447,953,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,953,851.02/22,989.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,484.91

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