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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,761.98, 34,137.52 and 11,662.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,761.98, 34,137.52 and 11,662.95 is: 17,491.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,761.98 : 34,137.52 = 11,662.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,761.98/34,137.52 = 11,662.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,761.98x = 34,137.52 × 11,662.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,761.98x = 398,144,287.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,144,287.74/22,761.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,491.64

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