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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,353.76, 30,844.56 and 12,920.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,353.76, 30,844.56 and 12,920.50 is: 17,828.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,353.76 : 30,844.56 = 12,920.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,353.76/30,844.56 = 12,920.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,353.76x = 30,844.56 × 12,920.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,353.76x = 398,527,137.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,527,137.48/22,353.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,828.19

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