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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,406.87, 30,920.36 and 12,335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,406.87, 30,920.36 and 12,335.05 is: 17,021.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,406.87 : 30,920.36 = 12,335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,406.87/30,920.36 = 12,335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,406.87x = 30,920.36 × 12,335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,406.87x = 381,404,186.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,404,186.62/22,406.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,021.75

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