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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,726.29, 34,016.67 and 12,169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,726.29, 34,016.67 and 12,169.92 is: 18,215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,726.29 : 34,016.67 = 12,169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,726.29/34,016.67 = 12,169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,726.29x = 34,016.67 × 12,169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,726.29x = 413,980,152.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,980,152.57/22,726.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,215.91

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