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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,404.08, 30,921.72 and 12,973.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,404.08, 30,921.72 and 12,973.52 is: 17,905.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,404.08 : 30,921.72 = 12,973.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,404.08/30,921.72 = 12,973.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,404.08x = 30,921.72 × 12,973.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,404.08x = 401,163,552.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,163,552.85/22,404.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,905.83

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