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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,406.39, 30,921.56 and 12,335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,406.39, 30,921.56 and 12,335.57 is: 17,023.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,406.39 : 30,921.56 = 12,335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,406.39/30,921.56 = 12,335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,406.39x = 30,921.56 × 12,335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,406.39x = 381,435,006.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,435,006.21/22,406.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.49

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