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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,389.72, 30,901.68 and 12,963.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,389.72, 30,901.68 and 12,963.48 is: 17,891.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,389.72 : 30,901.68 = 12,963.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,389.72/30,901.68 = 12,963.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,389.72x = 30,901.68 × 12,963.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,389.72x = 400,593,310.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,593,310.65/22,389.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,891.84

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