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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.70, 34,994.36 and 12,226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.70, 34,994.36 and 12,226.74 is: 18,345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.70 : 34,994.36 = 12,226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.70/34,994.36 = 12,226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.70x = 34,994.36 × 12,226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.70x = 427,866,941.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,866,941.19/23,322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,345.51

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