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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,354.52, 30,847.43 and 12,923.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,354.52, 30,847.43 and 12,923.69 is: 17,833.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,354.52 : 30,847.43 = 12,923.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,354.52/30,847.43 = 12,923.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,354.52x = 30,847.43 × 12,923.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,354.52x = 398,662,500.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,662,500.69/22,354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,833.65

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