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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,795.68, 34,192.88 and 12,427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,795.68, 34,192.88 and 12,427.68 is: 18,641.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,795.68 : 34,192.88 = 12,427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,795.68/34,192.88 = 12,427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,795.68x = 34,192.88 × 12,427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,795.68x = 424,938,170.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,938,170.92/22,795.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,641.17

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