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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,405.61, 30,918.56 and 12,332.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,405.61, 30,918.56 and 12,332.09 is: 17,017.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,405.61 : 30,918.56 = 12,332.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,405.61/30,918.56 = 12,332.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,405.61x = 30,918.56 × 12,332.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,405.61x = 381,290,248.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,290,248.34/22,405.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,017.63

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