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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,907.36, 34,332.32 and 12,376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,907.36, 34,332.32 and 12,376.96 is: 18,549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,907.36 : 34,332.32 = 12,376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,907.36/34,332.32 = 12,376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,907.36x = 34,332.32 × 12,376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,907.36x = 424,929,751.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,929,751.35/22,907.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.92

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