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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,388.79, 30,894.30 and 12,826.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,388.79, 30,894.30 and 12,826.83 is: 17,699.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,388.79 : 30,894.30 = 12,826.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,388.79/30,894.30 = 12,826.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,388.79x = 30,894.30 × 12,826.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,388.79x = 396,275,934.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,275,934.07/22,388.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,699.75

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