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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,791.40, 34,222.30 and 12,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,791.40, 34,222.30 and 12,423.40 is: 18,654.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,791.40 : 34,222.30 = 12,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,791.40/34,222.30 = 12,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,791.40x = 34,222.30 × 12,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,791.40x = 425,157,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,157,321.82/22,791.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,654.29

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