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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,336.59, 30,823.41 and 12,908.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,336.59, 30,823.41 and 12,908.19 is: 17,812.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,336.59 : 30,823.41 = 12,908.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,336.59/30,823.41 = 12,908.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,336.59x = 30,823.41 × 12,908.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,336.59x = 397,874,432.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,874,432.73/22,336.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,812.68

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