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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,412.69, 30,933.66 and 12,981.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,412.69, 30,933.66 and 12,981.25 is: 17,916.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,412.69 : 30,933.66 = 12,981.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,412.69/30,933.66 = 12,981.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,412.69x = 30,933.66 × 12,981.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,412.69x = 401,557,573.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,557,573.88/22,412.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,916.53

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