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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,746.69, 34,126.20 and 12,892.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,746.69, 34,126.20 and 12,892.88 is: 19,342.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,746.69 : 34,126.20 = 12,892.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,746.69/34,126.20 = 12,892.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,746.69x = 34,126.20 × 12,892.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,746.69x = 439,985,001.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,985,001.46/22,746.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,342.82

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