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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,794.87, 34,252.44 and 12,272.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,794.87, 34,252.44 and 12,272.67 is: 18,441.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,794.87 : 34,252.44 = 12,272.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,794.87/34,252.44 = 12,272.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,794.87x = 34,252.44 × 12,272.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,794.87x = 420,368,892.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,368,892.81/22,794.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,441.38

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