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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,396.79, 30,906.36 and 12,324.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,396.79, 30,906.36 and 12,324.98 is: 17,007.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,396.79 : 30,906.36 = 12,324.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,396.79/30,906.36 = 12,324.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,396.79x = 30,906.36 × 12,324.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,396.79x = 380,920,346.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,920,346.14/22,396.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,007.81

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