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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,412.56, 30,939.96 and 12,977.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,412.56, 30,939.96 and 12,977.68 is: 17,915.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,412.56 : 30,939.96 = 12,977.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,412.56/30,939.96 = 12,977.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,412.56x = 30,939.96 × 12,977.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,412.56x = 401,528,900.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,528,900.09/22,412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,915.35

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