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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,752.84, 34,084.98 and 12,862.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,752.84, 34,084.98 and 12,862.20 is: 19,268.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,752.84 : 34,084.98 = 12,862.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,752.84/34,084.98 = 12,862.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,752.84x = 34,084.98 × 12,862.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,752.84x = 438,407,829.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,407,829.76/22,752.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,268.27

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