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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,999.69, 34,492.20 and 8,958.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,999.69, 34,492.20 and 8,958.79 is: 13,435.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,999.69 : 34,492.20 = 8,958.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,999.69/34,492.20 = 8,958.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,999.69x = 34,492.20 × 8,958.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,999.69x = 309,008,376.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,008,376.44/22,999.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,435.33

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