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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,793.70, 34,170.27 and 12,269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,793.70, 34,170.27 and 12,269.40 is: 18,393.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,793.70 : 34,170.27 = 12,269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,793.70/34,170.27 = 12,269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,793.70x = 34,170.27 × 12,269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,793.70x = 419,248,710.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,248,710.74/22,793.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,393.18

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