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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,954.77, 34,358.34 and 11,846.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,954.77, 34,358.34 and 11,846.33 is: 17,731.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,954.77 : 34,358.34 = 11,846.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,954.77/34,358.34 = 11,846.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,954.77x = 34,358.34 × 11,846.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,954.77x = 407,020,233.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,020,233.89/22,954.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,731.40

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