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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,778.32, 34,177.35 and 12,236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,778.32, 34,177.35 and 12,236.04 is: 18,359.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,778.32 : 34,177.35 = 12,236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,778.32/34,177.35 = 12,236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,778.32x = 34,177.35 × 12,236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,778.32x = 418,195,360.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,195,360.51/22,778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,359.36

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