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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,973.55, 34,442.10 and 12,585.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,973.55, 34,442.10 and 12,585.30 is: 18,867.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,973.55 : 34,442.10 = 12,585.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,973.55/34,442.10 = 12,585.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,973.55x = 34,442.10 × 12,585.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,973.55x = 433,464,161.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,464,161.13/22,973.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,867.97

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