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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,358.34, 30,858.27 and 12,932.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,358.34, 30,858.27 and 12,932.34 is: 17,848.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,358.34 : 30,858.27 = 12,932.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,358.34/30,858.27 = 12,932.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,358.34x = 30,858.27 × 12,932.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,358.34x = 399,069,639.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,069,639.45/22,358.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,848.80

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