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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,877.98, 34,309.68 and 11,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,877.98, 34,309.68 and 11,783.20 is: 17,671.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,877.98 : 34,309.68 = 11,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,877.98/34,309.68 = 11,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,877.98x = 34,309.68 × 11,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,877.98x = 404,277,821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,277,821.38/22,877.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,671.05

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