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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,951.26, 34,353.96 and 12,406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,951.26, 34,353.96 and 12,406.26 is: 18,569.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,951.26 : 34,353.96 = 12,406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,951.26/34,353.96 = 12,406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,951.26x = 34,353.96 × 12,406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,951.26x = 426,204,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,204,159.79/22,951.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,569.97

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