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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,390.95, 30,903.93 and 12,837.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,390.95, 30,903.93 and 12,837.26 is: 17,717.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,390.95 : 30,903.93 = 12,837.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,390.95/30,903.93 = 12,837.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,390.95x = 30,903.93 × 12,837.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,390.95x = 396,721,629.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,721,629.91/22,390.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,717.95

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