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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,396.84, 30,911.43 and 12,971.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,396.84, 30,911.43 and 12,971.14 is: 17,902.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,396.84 : 30,911.43 = 12,971.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,396.84/30,911.43 = 12,971.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,396.84x = 30,911.43 × 12,971.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,396.84x = 400,956,486.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,956,486.13/22,396.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,902.37

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