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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,867.84, 34,316.40 and 12,345.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,867.84, 34,316.40 and 12,345.19 is: 18,525.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,867.84 : 34,316.40 = 12,345.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,867.84/34,316.40 = 12,345.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,867.84x = 34,316.40 × 12,345.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,867.84x = 423,642,478.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,642,478.12/22,867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,525.69

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