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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,407.68, 30,919.92 and 12,974.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,407.68, 30,919.92 and 12,974.96 is: 17,903.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,407.68 : 30,919.92 = 12,974.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,407.68/30,919.92 = 12,974.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,407.68x = 30,919.92 × 12,974.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,407.68x = 401,184,725.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,184,725.20/22,407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,903.89

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