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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,814.82, 34,282.98 and 12,292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,814.82, 34,282.98 and 12,292.92 is: 18,472.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,814.82 : 34,282.98 = 12,292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,814.82/34,282.98 = 12,292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,814.82x = 34,282.98 × 12,292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,814.82x = 421,437,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,437,930.50/22,814.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,472.11

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