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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,994.80, 34,492.20 and 12,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,994.80, 34,492.20 and 12,497.20 is: 18,745.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,994.80 : 34,492.20 = 12,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,994.80/34,492.20 = 12,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,994.80x = 34,492.20 × 12,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,994.80x = 431,055,921.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,055,921.84/22,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,745.80

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