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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,778.20, 34,167.30 and 12,410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,778.20, 34,167.30 and 12,410.20 is: 18,615.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,778.20 : 34,167.30 = 12,410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,778.20/34,167.30 = 12,410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,778.20x = 34,167.30 × 12,410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,778.20x = 424,023,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,023,026.46/22,778.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,615.30

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