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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,400.83, 30,912.02 and 12,329.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,400.83, 30,912.02 and 12,329.01 is: 17,013.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,400.83 : 30,912.02 = 12,329.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,400.83/30,912.02 = 12,329.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,400.83x = 30,912.02 × 12,329.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,400.83x = 381,114,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,114,634.52/22,400.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,013.42

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