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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,364.26, 30,862.68 and 12,933.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,364.26, 30,862.68 and 12,933.42 is: 17,848.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,364.26 : 30,862.68 = 12,933.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,364.26/30,862.68 = 12,933.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,364.26x = 30,862.68 × 12,933.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,364.26x = 399,160,002.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,160,002.77/22,364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,848.12

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