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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,402.56, 30,917.44 and 12,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,402.56, 30,917.44 and 12,332.96 is: 17,020.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,402.56 : 30,917.44 = 12,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,402.56/30,917.44 = 12,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,402.56x = 30,917.44 × 12,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,402.56x = 381,303,550.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,303,550.82/22,402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,020.53

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