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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,384.91, 30,893.44 and 12,826.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,384.91, 30,893.44 and 12,826.06 is: 17,701.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,384.91 : 30,893.44 = 12,826.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,384.91/30,893.44 = 12,826.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,384.91x = 30,893.44 × 12,826.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,384.91x = 396,241,050.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,241,050.92/22,384.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,701.26

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