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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,968.74, 34,421.02 and 12,416.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,968.74, 34,421.02 and 12,416.02 is: 18,606.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,968.74 : 34,421.02 = 12,416.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,968.74/34,421.02 = 12,416.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,968.74x = 34,421.02 × 12,416.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,968.74x = 427,372,072.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,372,072.74/22,968.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,606.68

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