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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,777.80, 34,176.57 and 12,235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,777.80, 34,176.57 and 12,235.52 is: 18,358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,777.80 : 34,176.57 = 12,235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,777.80/34,176.57 = 12,235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,777.80x = 34,176.57 × 12,235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,777.80x = 418,167,934.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,167,934.88/22,777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,358.57

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