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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,774.61, 34,171.79 and 12,232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,774.61, 34,171.79 and 12,232.34 is: 18,353.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,774.61 : 34,171.79 = 12,232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,774.61/34,171.79 = 12,232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,774.61x = 34,171.79 × 12,232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,774.61x = 418,000,785.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,000,785.58/22,774.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,353.80

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