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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,355.52, 30,848.81 and 12,924.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,355.52, 30,848.81 and 12,924.69 is: 17,835.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,355.52 : 30,848.81 = 12,924.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,355.52/30,848.81 = 12,924.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,355.52x = 30,848.81 × 12,924.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,355.52x = 398,711,306.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,711,306.12/22,355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,835.03

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