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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,409.47, 30,924.82 and 12,337.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,409.47, 30,924.82 and 12,337.71 is: 17,025.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,409.47 : 30,924.82 = 12,337.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,409.47/30,924.82 = 12,337.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,409.47x = 30,924.82 × 12,337.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,409.47x = 381,541,360.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,541,360.42/22,409.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,025.90

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