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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,677.26, 34,015.91 and 12,354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,677.26, 34,015.91 and 12,354.62 is: 18,531.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,677.26 : 34,015.91 = 12,354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,677.26/34,015.91 = 12,354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,677.26x = 34,015.91 × 12,354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,677.26x = 420,253,410.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,253,410.15/22,677.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,531.93

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