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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,350.28, 30,839.70 and 12,918.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,350.28, 30,839.70 and 12,918.28 is: 17,825.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,350.28 : 30,839.70 = 12,918.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,350.28/30,839.70 = 12,918.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,350.28x = 30,839.70 × 12,918.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,350.28x = 398,395,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,395,879.72/22,350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,825.10

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