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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,406.04, 30,916.80 and 12,972.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,406.04, 30,916.80 and 12,972.78 is: 17,900.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,406.04 : 30,916.80 = 12,972.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,406.04/30,916.80 = 12,972.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,406.04x = 30,916.80 × 12,972.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,406.04x = 401,076,844.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,076,844.70/22,406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,900.39

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