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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,410.27, 30,919.32 and 12,977.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,410.27, 30,919.32 and 12,977.01 is: 17,904.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,410.27 : 30,919.32 = 12,977.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,410.27/30,919.32 = 12,977.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,410.27x = 30,919.32 × 12,977.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,410.27x = 401,240,324.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,240,324.83/22,410.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,904.31

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