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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,409.51, 30,921.63 and 12,976.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,409.51, 30,921.63 and 12,976.25 is: 17,905.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,409.51 : 30,921.63 = 12,976.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,409.51/30,921.63 = 12,976.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,409.51x = 30,921.63 × 12,976.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,409.51x = 401,246,801.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,246,801.29/22,409.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,905.20

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