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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,398.24, 30,909.60 and 12,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,398.24, 30,909.60 and 12,462.24 is: 17,197.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,398.24 : 30,909.60 = 12,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,398.24/30,909.60 = 12,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,398.24x = 30,909.60 × 12,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,398.24x = 385,202,853.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,202,853.50/22,398.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,197.91

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