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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,409, 30,924.44 and 12,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,409, 30,924.44 and 12,473 is: 17,212.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,409 : 30,924.44 = 12,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,409/30,924.44 = 12,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,409x = 30,924.44 × 12,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,409x = 385,720,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,720,540.12/22,409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,212.75

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