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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,019.73, 34,530.26 and 8,979.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,019.73, 34,530.26 and 8,979.19 is: 13,469.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,019.73 : 34,530.26 = 8,979.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,019.73/34,530.26 = 8,979.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,019.73x = 34,530.26 × 8,979.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,019.73x = 310,053,634.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,053,634.07/23,019.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,469.04

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