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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,407.29, 30,921.82 and 12,335.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,407.29, 30,921.82 and 12,335.51 is: 17,022.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,407.29 : 30,921.82 = 12,335.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,407.29/30,921.82 = 12,335.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,407.29x = 30,921.82 × 12,335.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,407.29x = 381,436,466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,436,466.29/22,407.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,022.87

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