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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,974.55, 34,443.60 and 12,586.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,974.55, 34,443.60 and 12,586.30 is: 18,869.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,974.55 : 34,443.60 = 12,586.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,974.55/34,443.60 = 12,586.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,974.55x = 34,443.60 × 12,586.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,974.55x = 433,517,482.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,517,482.68/22,974.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,869.47

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