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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,873.19, 34,329.62 and 12,352.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,873.19, 34,329.62 and 12,352.37 is: 18,539.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,873.19 : 34,329.62 = 12,352.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,873.19/34,329.62 = 12,352.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,873.19x = 34,329.62 × 12,352.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,873.19x = 424,052,027.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,052,027.43/22,873.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,539.26

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