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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,389.15, 30,893.58 and 12,955.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,389.15, 30,893.58 and 12,955.89 is: 17,877.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,389.15 : 30,893.58 = 12,955.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,389.15/30,893.58 = 12,955.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,389.15x = 30,893.58 × 12,955.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,389.15x = 400,253,824.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,253,824.19/22,389.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,877.13

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