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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,341.99, 30,833.55 and 12,916.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,341.99, 30,833.55 and 12,916.02 is: 17,825.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,341.99 : 30,833.55 = 12,916.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,341.99/30,833.55 = 12,916.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,341.99x = 30,833.55 × 12,916.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,341.99x = 398,246,748.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,246,748.47/22,341.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,825.03

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