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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,848, 34,256.39 and 12,175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,848, 34,256.39 and 12,175.97 is: 18,255.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,848 : 34,256.39 = 12,175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,848/34,256.39 = 12,175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,848x = 34,256.39 × 12,175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,848x = 417,104,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,104,544.79/22,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,255.63

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