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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,355.34, 30,854.13 and 12,929.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,355.34, 30,854.13 and 12,929.34 is: 17,844.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,355.34 : 30,854.13 = 12,929.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,355.34/30,854.13 = 12,929.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,355.34x = 30,854.13 × 12,929.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,355.34x = 398,923,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,923,537.17/22,355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,844.66

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