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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,411.94, 30,930.26 and 12,852.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,411.94, 30,930.26 and 12,852.72 is: 17,737.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,411.94 : 30,930.26 = 12,852.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,411.94/30,930.26 = 12,852.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,411.94x = 30,930.26 × 12,852.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,411.94x = 397,537,907.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,537,907.04/22,411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,737.78

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