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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,357.68, 30,853.68 and 12,926.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,357.68, 30,853.68 and 12,926.16 is: 17,838.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,357.68 : 30,853.68 = 12,926.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,357.68/30,853.68 = 12,926.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,357.68x = 30,853.68 × 12,926.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,357.68x = 398,819,604.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,819,604.27/22,357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,838.15

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