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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,940.38, 34,370.70 and 12,417.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,940.38, 34,370.70 and 12,417.63 is: 18,604.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,940.38 : 34,370.70 = 12,417.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,940.38/34,370.70 = 12,417.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,940.38x = 34,370.70 × 12,417.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,940.38x = 426,802,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,802,635.44/22,940.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.86

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