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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,774.80, 34,162.20 and 12,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,774.80, 34,162.20 and 12,277.20 is: 18,415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,774.80 : 34,162.20 = 12,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,774.80/34,162.20 = 12,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,774.80x = 34,162.20 × 12,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,774.80x = 419,416,161.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,416,161.84/22,774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,415.80

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