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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,409.74, 30,924.31 and 12,339.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,409.74, 30,924.31 and 12,339.05 is: 17,027.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,409.74 : 30,924.31 = 12,339.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,409.74/30,924.31 = 12,339.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,409.74x = 30,924.31 × 12,339.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,409.74x = 381,576,545.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,576,545.61/22,409.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,027.27

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