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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,384.81, 30,889.52 and 12,954.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,384.81, 30,889.52 and 12,954.79 is: 17,876.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,384.81 : 30,889.52 = 12,954.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,384.81/30,889.52 = 12,954.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,384.81x = 30,889.52 × 12,954.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,384.81x = 400,167,180.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,167,180.03/22,384.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,876.73

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