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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,957.77, 34,362.84 and 11,849.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,957.77, 34,362.84 and 11,849.34 is: 17,735.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,957.77 : 34,362.84 = 11,849.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,957.77/34,362.84 = 11,849.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,957.77x = 34,362.84 × 11,849.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,957.77x = 407,176,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,176,974.53/22,957.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,735.91

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