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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,773.72, 34,173.38 and 12,386.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,773.72, 34,173.38 and 12,386.20 is: 18,586.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,773.72 : 34,173.38 = 12,386.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,773.72/34,173.38 = 12,386.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,773.72x = 34,173.38 × 12,386.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,773.72x = 423,278,319.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,278,319.36/22,773.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,586.26

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