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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,998.69, 34,497.60 and 12,535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,998.69, 34,497.60 and 12,535.30 is: 18,802.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,998.69 : 34,497.60 = 12,535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,998.69/34,497.60 = 12,535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,998.69x = 34,497.60 × 12,535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,998.69x = 432,437,761.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,437,761.39/22,998.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,802.71

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