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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,955.69, 34,458.14 and 11,859.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,955.69, 34,458.14 and 11,859.40 is: 17,801.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,955.69 : 34,458.14 = 11,859.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,955.69/34,458.14 = 11,859.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,955.69x = 34,458.14 × 11,859.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,955.69x = 408,652,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,652,865.52/22,955.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,801.81

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