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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,412.57, 30,929.55 and 12,341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,412.57, 30,929.55 and 12,341.24 is: 17,031.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,412.57 : 30,929.55 = 12,341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,412.57/30,929.55 = 12,341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,412.57x = 30,929.55 × 12,341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,412.57x = 381,708,798.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,708,798.71/22,412.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,031.02

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