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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,413.04, 30,929.52 and 12,340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,413.04, 30,929.52 and 12,340.96 is: 17,030.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,413.04 : 30,929.52 = 12,340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,413.04/30,929.52 = 12,340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,413.04x = 30,929.52 × 12,340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,413.04x = 381,699,969.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,699,969.14/22,413.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,030.26

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