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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,862.03, 34,269.50 and 12,980.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,862.03, 34,269.50 and 12,980.43 is: 19,457.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,862.03 : 34,269.50 = 12,980.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,862.03/34,269.50 = 12,980.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,862.03x = 34,269.50 × 12,980.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,862.03x = 444,832,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,832,780.98/22,862.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,457.28

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