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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.54, 34,470.36 and 11,881.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.54, 34,470.36 and 11,881.22 is: 17,823.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.54 : 34,470.36 = 11,881.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.54/34,470.36 = 11,881.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.54x = 34,470.36 × 11,881.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.54x = 409,549,758.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,549,758.29/22,977.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,823.92

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