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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,398.79, 30,910.55 and 12,327.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,398.79, 30,910.55 and 12,327.47 is: 17,012.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,398.79 : 30,910.55 = 12,327.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,398.79/30,910.55 = 12,327.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,398.79x = 30,910.55 × 12,327.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,398.79x = 381,048,742.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,048,742.60/22,398.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,012.02

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