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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,713.28, 34,027.06 and 11,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,713.28, 34,027.06 and 11,627 is: 17,418.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,713.28 : 34,027.06 = 11,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,713.28/34,027.06 = 11,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,713.28x = 34,027.06 × 11,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,713.28x = 395,632,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,632,626.62/22,713.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,418.56

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