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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,993.96, 34,472.12 and 11,903.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,993.96, 34,472.12 and 11,903.81 is: 17,845.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,993.96 : 34,472.12 = 11,903.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,993.96/34,472.12 = 11,903.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,993.96x = 34,472.12 × 11,903.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,993.96x = 410,349,566.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,349,566.78/22,993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,845.98

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