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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,406.64, 30,923.82 and 12,975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,406.64, 30,923.82 and 12,975.54 is: 17,907.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,406.64 : 30,923.82 = 12,975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,406.64/30,923.82 = 12,975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,406.64x = 30,923.82 × 12,975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,406.64x = 401,253,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,253,263.36/22,406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,907.78

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