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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,392.66, 30,905.04 and 12,835.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,392.66, 30,905.04 and 12,835.50 is: 17,714.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,392.66 : 30,905.04 = 12,835.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,392.66/30,905.04 = 12,835.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,392.66x = 30,905.04 × 12,835.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,392.66x = 396,681,640.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,681,640.92/22,392.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,714.81

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