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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,777.43, 34,176.01 and 12,235.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,777.43, 34,176.01 and 12,235.15 is: 18,358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,777.43 : 34,176.01 = 12,235.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,777.43/34,176.01 = 12,235.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,777.43x = 34,176.01 × 12,235.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,777.43x = 418,148,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,148,451.58/22,777.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,358.02

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