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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,791.89, 34,187.69 and 12,266.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,791.89, 34,187.69 and 12,266.87 is: 18,400.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,791.89 : 34,187.69 = 12,266.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,791.89/34,187.69 = 12,266.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,791.89x = 34,187.69 × 12,266.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,791.89x = 419,375,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,375,948.83/22,791.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,400.23

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