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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,873.36, 34,282.68 and 11,785.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,873.36, 34,282.68 and 11,785.36 is: 17,663.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,873.36 : 34,282.68 = 11,785.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,873.36/34,282.68 = 11,785.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,873.36x = 34,282.68 × 11,785.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,873.36x = 404,033,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,033,725.56/22,873.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,663.94

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