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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,897.71, 34,341.39 and 11,641.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,897.71, 34,341.39 and 11,641.66 is: 17,459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,897.71 : 34,341.39 = 11,641.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,897.71/34,341.39 = 11,641.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,897.71x = 34,341.39 × 11,641.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,897.71x = 399,790,700.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,790,700.45/22,897.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,459.86

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