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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,393.76, 30,906.23 and 12,960.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,393.76, 30,906.23 and 12,960.50 is: 17,887.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,393.76 : 30,906.23 = 12,960.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,393.76/30,906.23 = 12,960.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,393.76x = 30,906.23 × 12,960.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,393.76x = 400,559,974.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,559,974.58/22,393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,887.13

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