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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,794.20, 34,171.02 and 12,269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,794.20, 34,171.02 and 12,269.90 is: 18,393.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,794.20 : 34,171.02 = 12,269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,794.20/34,171.02 = 12,269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,794.20x = 34,171.02 × 12,269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,794.20x = 419,274,998.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,274,998.30/22,794.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,393.93

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