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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,353.84, 30,852.06 and 12,927.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,353.84, 30,852.06 and 12,927.84 is: 17,842.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,353.84 : 30,852.06 = 12,927.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,353.84/30,852.06 = 12,927.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,353.84x = 30,852.06 × 12,927.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,353.84x = 398,850,495.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,850,495.35/22,353.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,842.59

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