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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,389.48, 30,895.56 and 12,958.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,389.48, 30,895.56 and 12,958.56 is: 17,881.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,389.48 : 30,895.56 = 12,958.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,389.48/30,895.56 = 12,958.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,389.48x = 30,895.56 × 12,958.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,389.48x = 400,361,967.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,361,967.99/22,389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,881.70

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