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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,695.70, 34,043.55 and 12,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,695.70, 34,043.55 and 12,854.20 is: 19,281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,695.70 : 34,043.55 = 12,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,695.70/34,043.55 = 12,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,695.70x = 34,043.55 × 12,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,695.70x = 437,602,600.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,602,600.41/22,695.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,281.30

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