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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,319.72, 34,979.94 and 12,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,319.72, 34,979.94 and 12,997.08 is: 19,495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,319.72 : 34,979.94 = 12,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,319.72/34,979.94 = 12,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,319.72x = 34,979.94 × 12,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,319.72x = 454,637,078.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,637,078.58/23,319.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,495.82

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