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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,995.92, 34,499 and 12,602.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,995.92, 34,499 and 12,602.32 is: 18,906.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,995.92 : 34,499 = 12,602.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,995.92/34,499 = 12,602.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,995.92x = 34,499 × 12,602.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,995.92x = 434,767,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,767,437.68/22,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,906.29

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