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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,393, 30,902.37 and 12,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,393, 30,902.37 and 12,457 is: 17,190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,393 : 30,902.37 = 12,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,393/30,902.37 = 12,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,393x = 30,902.37 × 12,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,393x = 384,950,823.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,950,823.09/22,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,190.68

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