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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,379.56, 30,881.40 and 12,946.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,379.56, 30,881.40 and 12,946.36 is: 17,864.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,379.56 : 30,881.40 = 12,946.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,379.56/30,881.40 = 12,946.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,379.56x = 30,881.40 × 12,946.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,379.56x = 399,801,721.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,801,721.70/22,379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,864.59

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