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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,013.97, 30,380.79 and 12,453.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,013.97, 30,380.79 and 12,453.87 is: 17,187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,013.97 : 30,380.79 = 12,453.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,013.97/30,380.79 = 12,453.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,013.97x = 30,380.79 × 12,453.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,013.97x = 378,358,409.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,358,409.16/22,013.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,187.20

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