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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.44, 34,957.68 and 12,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.44, 34,957.68 and 12,222 is: 18,323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.44 : 34,957.68 = 12,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.44/34,957.68 = 12,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.44x = 34,957.68 × 12,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.44x = 427,252,764.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,252,764.96/23,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,323.31

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