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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,908.12, 34,374.96 and 12,377.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,908.12, 34,374.96 and 12,377.94 is: 18,573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,908.12 : 34,374.96 = 12,377.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,908.12/34,374.96 = 12,377.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,908.12x = 34,374.96 × 12,377.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,908.12x = 425,491,192.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,491,192.38/22,908.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,573.82

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