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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,885.93, 34,341.87 and 12,355.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,885.93, 34,341.87 and 12,355.81 is: 18,540.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,885.93 : 34,341.87 = 12,355.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,885.93/34,341.87 = 12,355.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,885.93x = 34,341.87 × 12,355.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,885.93x = 424,321,620.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,321,620.76/22,885.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,540.72

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