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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,873.52, 34,310.28 and 12,479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,873.52, 34,310.28 and 12,479.60 is: 18,719.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,873.52 : 34,310.28 = 12,479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,873.52/34,310.28 = 12,479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,873.52x = 34,310.28 × 12,479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,873.52x = 428,178,570.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,178,570.29/22,873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,719.40

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