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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,955.96, 34,452.39 and 11,865.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,955.96, 34,452.39 and 11,865.90 is: 17,808.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,955.96 : 34,452.39 = 11,865.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,955.96/34,452.39 = 11,865.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,955.96x = 34,452.39 × 11,865.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,955.96x = 408,808,614.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,808,614.50/22,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,808.39

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