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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,005.12, 30,365.16 and 12,929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,005.12, 30,365.16 and 12,929.52 is: 17,841.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,005.12 : 30,365.16 = 12,929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,005.12/30,365.16 = 12,929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,005.12x = 30,365.16 × 12,929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,005.12x = 392,606,943.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,606,943.52/22,005.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,841.62

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