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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,379.94, 30,876.93 and 12,941.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,379.94, 30,876.93 and 12,941.82 is: 17,855.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,379.94 : 30,876.93 = 12,941.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,379.94/30,876.93 = 12,941.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,379.94x = 30,876.93 × 12,941.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,379.94x = 399,603,670.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,603,670.21/22,379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,855.44

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