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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,791.99, 34,187.83 and 12,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,791.99, 34,187.83 and 12,266.96 is: 18,400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,791.99 : 34,187.83 = 12,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,791.99/34,187.83 = 12,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,791.99x = 34,187.83 × 12,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,791.99x = 419,380,681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,380,681.76/22,791.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,400.35

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