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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,389.59, 30,902.05 and 12,835.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,389.59, 30,902.05 and 12,835.89 is: 17,716.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,389.59 : 30,902.05 = 12,835.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,389.59/30,902.05 = 12,835.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,389.59x = 30,902.05 × 12,835.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,389.59x = 396,655,282.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,655,282.48/22,389.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,716.06

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