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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,665.29, 34,018.73 and 12,147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,665.29, 34,018.73 and 12,147.19 is: 18,231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,665.29 : 34,018.73 = 12,147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,665.29/34,018.73 = 12,147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,665.29x = 34,018.73 × 12,147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,665.29x = 413,231,963.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,231,963.77/22,665.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,231.93

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