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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,404.11, 30,928.16 and 12,970.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,404.11, 30,928.16 and 12,970.85 is: 17,905.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,404.11 : 30,928.16 = 12,970.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,404.11/30,928.16 = 12,970.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,404.11x = 30,928.16 × 12,970.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,404.11x = 401,164,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,164,401.92/22,404.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,905.84

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