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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,840.72, 34,212.80 and 11,713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,840.72, 34,212.80 and 11,713.52 is: 17,545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,840.72 : 34,212.80 = 11,713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,840.72/34,212.80 = 11,713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,840.72x = 34,212.80 × 11,713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,840.72x = 400,752,317.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,752,317.06/22,840.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,545.52

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