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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,380.70, 30,882.94 and 12,947.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,380.70, 30,882.94 and 12,947.50 is: 17,866.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,380.70 : 30,882.94 = 12,947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,380.70/30,882.94 = 12,947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,380.70x = 30,882.94 × 12,947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,380.70x = 399,856,865.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,856,865.65/22,380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,866.15

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