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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,412.30, 30,928.56 and 12,340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,412.30, 30,928.56 and 12,340.52 is: 17,029.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,412.30 : 30,928.56 = 12,340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,412.30/30,928.56 = 12,340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,412.30x = 30,928.56 × 12,340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,412.30x = 381,674,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,674,451.55/22,412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,029.69

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