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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,994.79, 34,492.41 and 12,600.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,994.79, 34,492.41 and 12,600.87 is: 18,901.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,994.79 : 34,492.41 = 12,600.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,994.79/34,492.41 = 12,600.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,994.79x = 34,492.41 × 12,600.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,994.79x = 434,634,374.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,634,374.40/22,994.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,901.43

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