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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,861.40, 34,264.68 and 11,773.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,861.40, 34,264.68 and 11,773.30 is: 17,645.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,861.40 : 34,264.68 = 11,773.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,861.40/34,264.68 = 11,773.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,861.40x = 34,264.68 × 11,773.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,861.40x = 403,408,357.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,408,357.04/22,861.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,645.83

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