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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,360.08, 30,859.74 and 12,928.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,360.08, 30,859.74 and 12,928.44 is: 17,842.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,360.08 : 30,859.74 = 12,928.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,360.08/30,859.74 = 12,928.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,360.08x = 30,859.74 × 12,928.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,360.08x = 398,968,297.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,968,297.01/22,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,842.88

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