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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,873.73, 34,303.30 and 11,778.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,873.73, 34,303.30 and 11,778.95 is: 17,664.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,873.73 : 34,303.30 = 11,778.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,873.73/34,303.30 = 11,778.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,873.73x = 34,303.30 × 11,778.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,873.73x = 404,056,911.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,056,911.85/22,873.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,664.67

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