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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,714.29, 34,050.48 and 12,191.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,714.29, 34,050.48 and 12,191.69 is: 18,276.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,714.29 : 34,050.48 = 12,191.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,714.29/34,050.48 = 12,191.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,714.29x = 34,050.48 × 12,191.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,714.29x = 415,132,726.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,132,726.26/22,714.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,276.28

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