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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,384.70, 30,888.46 and 12,951.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,384.70, 30,888.46 and 12,951.50 is: 17,871.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,384.70 : 30,888.46 = 12,951.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,384.70/30,888.46 = 12,951.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,384.70x = 30,888.46 × 12,951.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,384.70x = 400,051,889.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,051,889.69/22,384.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,871.67

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