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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,415.56, 30,932.26 and 12,342.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,415.56, 30,932.26 and 12,342.10 is: 17,031.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,415.56 : 30,932.26 = 12,342.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,415.56/30,932.26 = 12,342.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,415.56x = 30,932.26 × 12,342.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,415.56x = 381,768,829.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,768,829.77/22,415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,031.42

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