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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,907.59, 34,374.60 and 12,377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,907.59, 34,374.60 and 12,377.64 is: 18,573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,907.59 : 34,374.60 = 12,377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,907.59/34,374.60 = 12,377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,907.59x = 34,374.60 × 12,377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,907.59x = 425,476,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,476,423.94/22,907.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,573.60

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