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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,298.86, 34,911.83 and 12,759.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,298.86, 34,911.83 and 12,759.95 is: 19,119.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,298.86 : 34,911.83 = 12,759.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,298.86/34,911.83 = 12,759.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,298.86x = 34,911.83 × 12,759.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,298.86x = 445,472,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,472,966.85/23,298.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,119.95

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