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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,975.29, 34,463.12 and 12,581.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,975.29, 34,463.12 and 12,581.37 is: 18,872.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,975.29 : 34,463.12 = 12,581.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,975.29/34,463.12 = 12,581.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,975.29x = 34,463.12 × 12,581.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,975.29x = 433,593,201.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,593,201.17/22,975.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,872.15

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