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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,754.40, 34,166.80 and 12,386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,754.40, 34,166.80 and 12,386.40 is: 18,598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,754.40 : 34,166.80 = 12,386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,754.40/34,166.80 = 12,386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,754.40x = 34,166.80 × 12,386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,754.40x = 423,203,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,203,651.52/22,754.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,598.76

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