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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,383.52, 30,886.80 and 12,950.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,383.52, 30,886.80 and 12,950.56 is: 17,870.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,383.52 : 30,886.80 = 12,950.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,383.52/30,886.80 = 12,950.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,383.52x = 30,886.80 × 12,950.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,383.52x = 400,001,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,001,356.61/22,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,870.35

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