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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,996.70, 34,501.12 and 12,462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,996.70, 34,501.12 and 12,462.04 is: 18,696.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,996.70 : 34,501.12 = 12,462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,996.70/34,501.12 = 12,462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,996.70x = 34,501.12 × 12,462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,996.70x = 429,954,337.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,954,337.48/22,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,696.35

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