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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,350.34, 30,847.26 and 12,924.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,350.34, 30,847.26 and 12,924.64 is: 17,838.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,350.34 : 30,847.26 = 12,924.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,350.34/30,847.26 = 12,924.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,350.34x = 30,847.26 × 12,924.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,350.34x = 398,689,730.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,689,730.49/22,350.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,838.20

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