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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,413.78, 30,929.82 and 12,341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,413.78, 30,929.82 and 12,341.88 is: 17,031.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,413.78 : 30,929.82 = 12,341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,413.78/30,929.82 = 12,341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,413.78x = 30,929.82 × 12,341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,413.78x = 381,732,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,732,126.86/22,413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,031.14

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