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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,851.96, 34,265.63 and 12,327.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,851.96, 34,265.63 and 12,327.63 is: 18,484.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,851.96 : 34,265.63 = 12,327.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,851.96/34,265.63 = 12,327.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,851.96x = 34,265.63 × 12,327.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,851.96x = 422,413,910.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,413,910.68/22,851.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,484.80

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