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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,669.70, 34,004.55 and 12,301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,669.70, 34,004.55 and 12,301.70 is: 18,452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,669.70 : 34,004.55 = 12,301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,669.70/34,004.55 = 12,301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,669.70x = 34,004.55 × 12,301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,669.70x = 418,313,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,313,772.74/22,669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,452.55

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