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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,673.80, 34,010.70 and 12,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,673.80, 34,010.70 and 12,176.20 is: 18,264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,673.80 : 34,010.70 = 12,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,673.80/34,010.70 = 12,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,673.80x = 34,010.70 × 12,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,673.80x = 414,121,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,121,085.34/22,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,264.30

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