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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,359.61, 30,856.16 and 12,799.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,359.61, 30,856.16 and 12,799.45 is: 17,663.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,359.61 : 30,856.16 = 12,799.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,359.61/30,856.16 = 12,799.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,359.61x = 30,856.16 × 12,799.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,359.61x = 394,941,836.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,941,836.68/22,359.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,663.18

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