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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,862.12, 34,306.30 and 12,332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,862.12, 34,306.30 and 12,332.12 is: 18,505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,862.12 : 34,306.30 = 12,332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,862.12/34,306.30 = 12,332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,862.12x = 34,306.30 × 12,332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,862.12x = 423,069,408.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,069,408.36/22,862.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,505.26

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