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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,897.08, 34,355.49 and 12,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,897.08, 34,355.49 and 12,365 is: 18,552.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,897.08 : 34,355.49 = 12,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,897.08/34,355.49 = 12,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,897.08x = 34,355.49 × 12,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,897.08x = 424,805,633.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,805,633.85/22,897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,552.83

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