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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,997.79, 34,496.91 and 12,603.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,997.79, 34,496.91 and 12,603.87 is: 18,905.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,997.79 : 34,496.91 = 12,603.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,997.79/34,496.91 = 12,603.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,997.79x = 34,496.91 × 12,603.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,997.79x = 434,794,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,794,569.04/22,997.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,905.93

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